A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries can have lasting effects. If you or a loved one has sustained a TBI in an accident, you may notice the following symptoms develop in the days, weeks, or months following the accident:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
- Short-term memory issues
- Difficulty managing and coping with normal, everyday stress
- Emotional instability (abnormal laughing or crying)
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Increased aggression, irritability or frustration
- Increased anxiety
- Sensitivity to light or sound
If you are experiencing any of these, you may be suffering from post-concussion syndrome or from a more serious injury that hasn’t been detected. It is important to detect these injuries early on to get you the proper medical treatment and get you on the road to recovery.