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==Background==
*Definition:  Concussion symptoms that continue beyond the expected 7-10d recovery period <ref>Haydel, M.  Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Emergency Department. EB Medicine. Sept 2012; Vol 14</ref>
**Patients with more severe symptoms on initial presentation may be more at risk
**History of migraine, depression, anxiety also a possible risk factor

==Clinical Features==
*[[Headache]]
*[[Dizziness]]
*Decreased concentration
*Memory problems
*Sleep disturbance
*Irritability
*Fatigue
*[[Visual disturbances]]
*Judgment problems
*[[Depression]]
*[[Anxiety]]
*Anosmia and decreased taste

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Head trauma DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*Neuropsychological testing
*Symptom checklist

==Management==
*Symptomatic management is mainstay of therapy
*Avoid re-injury

==Disposition==
*Discharge
**Refer to TBI clinic or neuropsychologist, if availabe

==See Also==
*[[Head trauma (main)]]
*[[Mild traumatic brain injury]] (Concussion)

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==References==
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