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10. Cleveland Clinic: Post-Concussion Syndrome

Post-Concussion Syndrome

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What is post-concussion syndrome?

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is when you have concussion symptoms that last months or even a year or more after your initial injury. The symptoms can affect you in many ways, including how your body and brain function, as well as how you experience emotions.

Usually, concussion symptoms go away within two to six weeks after you experience an injury. People receive a PCS diagnosis when their concussion symptoms continue (persist) for much longer. Some symptoms are extremely subtle. Because of that, it’s a good idea to pay attention to your body and trust your instincts if something doesn’t feel right after you’ve had a concussion.

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Persistent post-concussion syndrome

There’s only one subtype of post-concussion syndrome. Persistent post-concussion syndrome is when symptoms continue for an extremely long time. The time limit on this varies and often falls to a healthcare provider’s judgment. Providers commonly use this diagnosis when symptoms last longer than three months, six months or even a year after an injury.

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Many people don’t appreciate that a “concussion” is a traumatic brain injury. Since people generally recover fairly quickly, it is too often dismissed. (I remember having a gym teacher do the cliche, “How many fingers am I holding up?” … “You’re OK!” diagnosis…)