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New Updates on Concussions in Girls and Menstrual Patterns

New Updates on Concussions in Girls and Menstrual Patterns JAMA PEDIATRICS PATIENT PAGE A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Many of these injuries are not reported to a health care clinician, but it is estimated that 1.1 million to 1.7 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the United States. Concussions represent approximately 8.9% of all high school athletic injuries and are more common in girls compared with boys. Further, girls who experience a concussion are more likely to report severe symptoms and take longer to recover. Concussions commonly lead to certain signs and symptoms. Con- cussion signs include that a child cannot recall events before or af- ter the injury or that he or she appears dazed or stunned. The child may answer questions slowly or show mood or personality changes. Children may also report concussion symptoms, which can include having a headache or a feeling of “pressure” in the head. Other symp- toms include nausea or vomiting, balance problems, or dizziness. A child’s vision may be affected, and he http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Pediatrics American Medical Association

New Updates on Concussions in Girls and Menstrual Patterns

Moreno, Megan A.
JAMA Pediatrics , Volume 171 (9) – Sep 3, 2017
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New Updates on Concussions in Girls and Menstrual Patterns

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JAMA PEDIATRICS PATIENT PAGE A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Many of these injuries are not reported to a health care clinician, but it is estimated that 1.1 million to 1.7 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the United States. Concussions represent approximately 8.9% of all high school athletic...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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2168-6203
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2168-6211
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10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.1893
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Abstract

JAMA PEDIATRICS PATIENT PAGE A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Many of these injuries are not reported to a health care clinician, but it is estimated that 1.1 million to 1.7 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the United States. Concussions represent approximately 8.9% of all high school athletic injuries and are more common in girls compared with boys. Further, girls who experience a concussion are more likely to report severe symptoms and take longer to recover. Concussions commonly lead to certain signs and symptoms. Con- cussion signs include that a child cannot recall events before or af- ter the injury or that he or she appears dazed or stunned. The child may answer questions slowly or show mood or personality changes. Children may also report concussion symptoms, which can include having a headache or a feeling of “pressure” in the head. Other symp- toms include nausea or vomiting, balance problems, or dizziness. A child’s vision may be affected, and he

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