[Brain concussion]

Duodecim. 2011;127(21):2303-7.
[Article in Finnish]

Abstract

Brain concussion is a common disturbance caused by external forces or acceleration affecting the head. It may be accompanied by transient loss of consciousness and amnesia. Typical symptoms include headache, nausea and dizziness; these may remain for a week or two. Some patients may experience transient loss of inability to create new memories or other brief impairment of mental functioning. Treatment is symptomatic. Some patients may suffer from prolonged symptoms, the connection of which with brain concession is difficult to show. Almost invariably the prognosis of brain concussion is good.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Concussion / physiopathology*
  • Brain Concussion / therapy*
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Humans
  • Memory Disorders / physiopathology
  • Nausea
  • Prognosis