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Long Term Effects and Warning Signs of More Serious Injuries

Long Term Effects and Warning Signs of More Serious Injuries. Dr. Karen Maria Barlow Paediatric Neurologist. Plain sailing ? Vast majority of people will have fully recovered 2 weeks after the injury. 11% still symptomatic 3 months after injury. Headaches Irritability Fatigue

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Long Term Effects and Warning Signs of More Serious Injuries

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  1. Long Term Effects and Warning Signs of More Serious Injuries Dr. Karen Maria Barlow Paediatric Neurologist

  2. Plain sailing? Vast majority of people will have fully recovered 2 weeks after the injury

  3. 11% still symptomatic 3 months after injury

  4. Headaches • Irritability • Fatigue • Difficulty with memory and concentration • Trouble sleeping

  5. Loss of contact with friends

  6. Increasing irritability and mood swings

  7. Upside down School difficulties

  8. 98% have fully recovered one year after the injury

  9. Subdural haematomas • Second-impact syndrome

  10. “Yikes I forgot my helmet” Warning signs • Increasing headaches that wake you from sleep • Vomiting • Numbness or weakness on one half of the body • Double vision

  11. Repeated concussion in the same season Long-term effects of multiple concussions (more than 3)

  12. Most people recover and return to normal activities

  13. A few choose a different sport

  14. Prevention is better than cure

  15. Thank you

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