Table 1

Persistent, nonspecific symptoms that might be reported following mild traumatic brain injury

SYMPTOM TYPEEXAMPLES
SomaticHeadache, dizziness, hearing problems, visual disturbances, sensitivity to noise or light, sleep disturbance, and emotional or mental fatigue
CognitiveProblems with thinking, making decisions, memory, attention and concentration, abstract reasoning, and information processing
PsychologicalDepression, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, impulsiveness, loss of interest, agitation, and relationship difficulties