Concussions Diagnosis & Testing
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- Concussions
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Facial Contusions
Athletes with a concussion may experience:
- Loss of consciousness
- Memory loss
- Headaches
- Coma
- Altered levels of consciousness
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Vomiting
- Difficulty walking
- Muscle weakness
- Unequal pupils
- Drowsiness
*Athletes experiencing any of these symptoms should see a doctor immediately
Diagnosis & Testing
Your physician will run a variety of tests to determine the grade of concussion:
Grade 1 – symptoms of confusion, but no loss of consciousness
Grade 2 – confusion and memory loss, but no loss of consciousness
Grade 3 – brief loss of consciousness, memory loss and confusion
A CT scan allows the brain to be X-rayed and fine details to be seen. An MRI may also be ordered. Your doctor may also ask a series of questions to check for cognitive and motor impairment.
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