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- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy - Symptoms and causesHowever, other sports and factors such as physical abuse also can lead to repeated head injuries. A head injury can cause a concussion, which may cause headaches, problems with memory and other symptoms. Not everyone who experiences repeated concussions, including athletes and military members, go on to develop CTE.
- Effective management of patients with moderate to severe head injuryOftentimes mechanism of injury can tell trauma providers a great deal about the patient's risk level and thus need for transfer, says Dr. Atkinson. For example, head injuries sustained while falling down stairs, tumbling from a second-story roof or crashing off a motorcycle at 75 mph are predictably more severe and may require more complex care.
- Concussion in children: What are the symptoms? - Mayo ClinicMost sports-related head injuries that can occur from a direct blow to the head, face or body are mild and result in complete recovery. The term concussion refers to a mild traumatic brain injury that can be sports related and can interfere with the way the brain works for a short period of time.
- Concussion - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicInclude any history of head injuries. Also write down the names of any medicines, vitamins, supplements or other natural remedies you or your child is taking. Take a family member or friend along. Sometimes it can be hard to remember all the information provided to you during an appointment.
- Amnesia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicHead injuries that cause a concussion, whether from a car accident or sports, can lead to confusion and problems remembering new information. This is especially common in the early stages of recovery. Mild head injuries typically don't cause lasting amnesia, but more-severe head injuries may cause permanent amnesia.
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