Hearing loss can be the result of many causes. Visual symptoms are also common, and serious pathology should be ruled out. Smell and taste are two sensations that can be damaged by head trauma. Cognitive dysfunction is a well documented symptom of whiplash injuries. Functions which can be disturbed include information, processing speed, attention, memory for new information and reaction time.
Sleep disturbances can also occur including lethargy, drowsiness, and fatigue.
The following is a list of important considerations in the suspicion of brain injuries. Treatment Time is the only real treatment for mild concussion. It is important and greatly reassuring for patients to understand the nature of their condition, as they can then better realize that their complaints are not crazy or unique, but are actually part of a well described syndrome.