Signs and symptoms of concussion
| SOURCE | SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS |
|---|---|
| Included in the last consensus statement on concussion32 | |
| • Physical domain | Headache Neck pain “Pressure in head” Nausea and vomiting Dizziness Blurred vision Balance disturbances Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise |
| • Cognitive domain | Feeling slowed down Feeling “in a fog” “Don’t feel right” Difficulty concentrating Difficulty remembering Fatigue or low energy Confusion |
| • Emotional domain | Feeling more emotional Irritability Sadness Nervousness or anxiety |
| • Sleep domain | Drowsiness Trouble falling asleep |
| Other signs and symptoms included by other organizations, statements, or tools1,32,33 | Loss of consciousness Seizure or convulsion Amnesia Feeling “dazed or stunned” Visual problems Answering questions slowly Repeating questions Sleeping more than usual Sleeping less than usual |