Omalu is a doctor from Nigeria, working as a forensic pathologist in Pittsburgh. While working here he discovered a new and terrifying disorder that he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy also known as CTE. Omalu discovered CTE by performing an autopsy on retired NFL Pittsburgh Steeler, Mike Webster. Webster died at the age of fifty due to him losing his mind from brain damage. Omula figures out what has happened to Webster, the constant head injuries sustained in football.…
Concussion are the common occurence injury sports amoung high school, college and professional athletes. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall or another injury that shakes the brain. Sports concussion often result in meantal and physical symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, balance, fatigue, headache, forgetfulness, and not being able to concentrate. If the athlete sleeps a lot this could mean he has a concussion, but alos if he is not sleeping he could also have a concussion.…
A concussion is an injury to the brain. It can be caused by a blow to the head, or any movement that shakes the brain inside the skull. The brain is a soft organ surrounded by spinal fluid and protected by a hard skull. Normally the fluid acts like a cushion for the brain, but if the blow is hard enough, the brain can crash into the skull and be damaged. Some common symptoms that you could experience after having a concussion would be headaches, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light and noise.…
A concussion syndrome can occur within the first 7 to 10 day and go away within three months. It may also last over a year. Headaches after the concussion can be caused by stress and tension and are sometimes called migraines. A tension headache is mostly associated with a neck injury not a head injury.…
A Concussion is a brain injury that affects the way your brain works. Effects of concussions are usually short depending on how bad the concussion is but can you can have problems with headaches, concentration, memory, balance and coordination which isn’t a very good thing to happen if your’e in sports and trying to keep playing. Concussions are more likely to happen if a person plays any contact sport such as football or hockey being the main sports but other sports could lead to concussions as well. Concussions are caused by a bump blow or a sudden hit to the head.…
Symptoms that you could have a concussion could be dizziness, headaches, imbalance, confusion, memory loss, loss of consciousness, vision change, hearing change, mood change, and fatigue. All of these symptoms could become a major problem in your lifetime. If you have imbalance you could potentially fall and hurt yourself even worse and it could take longer to recover from. If you have a headache you would be unable to continue or focus on your work at school, place of business, or other important events. Memory loss could cause misunderstandings or unnecessary arguments.…
The word “concussion” derives from the Latin verb concutere which means “to shake violently. To put it simply, a concussion can be described as; a blow to the head which in turn creates a plethora of physical and cognitive symptoms. Knowing general information about concussions is common. People understand how they happen and how to take care of them. They understand that it has something to do with hitting your head and moving your brain.…
A concussion is a disease that affects the brain from a dramatic force towards the head, which causes the brain to move around in the skull. Many times the brain hits the skull, which leads to a bruise and thus bleeding. In addition, a concussion can cause people to suffer memory loss, headaches, nausea, and bad balance, etc. Most concussions are ranked as mild, because concussions cannot be life threatening. Because of the continuing brain growth, younger people hold more risk whenever obtaining a concussion.…
She had to miss most of her junior and senior year of high school and now Tracy encourages people to speak out if you have concussion like symptoms. Tracy now knows that,¨ it’s better to miss one game than the whole season.¨ A concussion is bruising to the brain from whiplash or an impact to the head that creates damage to nerves. In most cases of a concussion the symptoms start from headaches, hard to concentrate, feel tired, nausea or slow thinking. The definition of a concussion is a temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head.…
"If you get a little headache, you’re not going to say anything. This is football, and every-one gets their heads rattled a little bit." Indianapolis Colt's Jamie Silva once said. Nowadays the concussion numbers are increasing more and more as the years are going by. Signs and symptoms are major problems in concussions.…
Concussions are temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. Some symptoms of concussions include dizziness, headaches, nausea, or loss of consciousness. To check if you have a concussion you most visit your local doctor. They will check your vision, hearing, strength and sensation, balance, coordination,…
A concussion is by definition a temporary state of unconsciousness that is caused by a blow to the head, but what does a concussion consist of? Well, the basic symptoms of a concussion deal with the thinking processes, emotions, and the victim’s physical state as a whole. One of the first things doctors or sports trainers look for when diagnosing a concussion is ask…
Concussions in football is something that students and parents don’t take serious. Many players face challenges with football and head injuries daily. Between the doctors saying no the student shouldn’t play and the coaches wanting them to play, leads to ethical issues on the field. A concussion is a forceful blow to the head.…
Concussions A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body (CDC.gov). The rapid movement of your head allows the brain to bounce around the skull, causing an injury that is more severe than you might think. As most concussions aren’t life threatening, the side effects and recovery time can be if not taken seriously.…
Concussions Concussions take the life of 138 people in the United States every day (CDC 1). A concussion is the consequence after a hit taken to the head, causing the brain to rattle and hit the side of the skull and swell. Over the last several years, concussions have become an apparent problem. They can have a magnitude of effects on the body and might cause serious health problems in the future. Also these can happen everywhere, for example, playing sports or getting into a car crash.…