TABLE 1

Signs and symptoms of concussion

Symptoms
Headache
Dizziness
Balance problems
Unsteadiness
Light sensitivity
Vision changes
Nausea
Drowsiness
Amnesia
Sensitivity to noise
Tinnitus
Irritability
Feeling slowed down or “in a fog”
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty remembering
Low energy, drowsiness
Sleep disturbance
Increased emotionality
Signs
Loss of consciousness
Amnesia
Confusion
Disorientation
Appearing dazed
Eye-movement abnormality
Inappropriate emotionality
Physical incoordination
Imbalance
Seizure
Slowed verbal responses
  • Based on information in reference 8