Post-concussion syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome anaa (PCS), dem sanso know as persisting postconcussive symptoms, be a set of symptoms wey fi continue for weeks, months, anaa years after a concussion. PCS be medically classified as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI anaa, more specifically, mTBI). About 35% of people plus concussion experience persistent anaa prolonged symptoms 3 to 6 months after injury. Prolonged concussion be defined as having concussion symptoms for over four weeks dey follow de first accident insyd youth den for weeks anaa months insyd adults.

Dem fi make a diagnosis wen symptoms wey dey result from concussion last for more dan three months after de injury. Loss of consciousness no be required for a diagnosis of concussion anaa post-concussion syndrome. However, e be important say patients find help as soon as dem notice lingering symptoms within one month, den especially wen dem notice dema mental health deteriorating, since dem be at risk of post-concussion syndrome depression.

Though der be no specific treatment for PCS, symptoms fi be improved plus medications den physical den behavioral therapy. Education about symptoms den details about expectation of recovery be important. De majority of PCS cases dey resolve after a period of time.

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Category:Syndromes
Category:Mental disorders secof brain damage
Category:Concussions
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