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Here are some of the more common complications of a concussion.
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The severity of headache can vary from tension headache to full-blownmigraine.
Post-Traumatic Vertigo
Post-traumatic vertigo is another possible concussion complication.
It is characterized by the dizziness that follows a head or neck injury, such as a concussion.
There are several types of post-traumaticvertigo.
The first is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
Turning your head quickly or rolling over in bed are common movements that will bring on dizziness.
But it can be so severe that it may also be accompanied by nausea.
In this case, episodes of dizziness are accompanied by noises in the ear or hearing changes.
The onset of symptoms can be immediate or take as long as one year after the initial trauma.
Doctors can diagnose post-traumatic vertigo through an exam and tests that evaluate dizziness, balance, and hearing.
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