How long does post-concussion syndrome last? (Punchline: It depends. On what? Keep reading.) This is a question best answered by first explaining what post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is. For starters, the medical community is moving away from the term PCS, and is adding an extr
We treat concussion patients every day. This guide answers their most common questions about concussion symptoms, when they appear, when they should stop, and when to get help.
In most cases, concussion symptoms disappear within a month. If they do not, the person may have post-concussion syndrome. Read about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments here.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
How long does post-concussion syndrome last? (Punchline: It depends. On what? Keep reading.) This is a question best answered by first explaining what post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is. For starters, the medical community is moving away from the term PCS, and is adding an extr
Concussions can change the way we function physically and emotionally. We explore some of the long-term consequences facing post-concussion patients.
Read about the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and why our clinic is regarded a leader in treating patients with concussions of various severities.
Neurologists can handle issues like stroke, epilepsy, and certain types of dementia. But they have few resources for post-concussion syndrome patients.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
CT scans. BESS tests. MRIs. qEEGs. So many tests are involved in a post-concussion syndrome diagnosis. Which ones give you the information you need?
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
Persistent concussion symptoms could be post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Learn all about signs of PCS, diagnosis, treatment options, and more.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
A head injury can affect more than just your brain. It can cause autonomic dysfunction (dysautonomia). Here’s what happens and what you can do about it.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
On 10 November 2016, Anna Leggett's life was turned upside down when she suffered a mild traumatic brain injury in a car accident. Here’s her story.
With post-concussion syndrome, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, or mood changes can linger for weeks or months. Find out how to manage this concussion complication.
A regular, structural MRI cannot detect post-concussion syndrome. But there’s another scan that can. Read on for details on how to get an accurate PCS diagnosis.
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
Three years ago, I fell and got a concussion — my fourth. I started drawing Little Brain comics about my traumatic brain injury so family and friends could understand what I was going through. While…
