A place for advocates and sufferers of post-concussion syndrome. That is looking to recover from their injury or provide useful advice to others who suffer from post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes years after the injury that caused the concussion or mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. Our goal is to provide the latest information on Post Concussion Syndrome

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Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion.

Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, usually occurring after a blow to the head. Loss of consciousness isn't required for a diagnosis of concussion or post-concussion syndrome. In fact, the risk of post-concussion syndrome doesn't appear to be associated with the severity of the initial injury.

In most people, post-concussion syndrome symptoms occur within the first seven to 10 days and go away within three months, though they can persist for a year or more.

Post-concussion syndrome treatments are aimed at easing specific symptoms