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I Am Wondering If I Am Experiencing Symptoms Related To Past Concussions I Had At Ages 9
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Fri, 25 Sep 2020
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Question : Hi, I am wondering if i am experiencing symptoms related to past concussions i had at ages 9 and 16 that went untreated.
Lately I have been experiencing a contestant pressure in my head that sometimes gets worse.
I also am very tired all the time and must rest after even the tiniest task.
And my speech has been slurry and it can be hard to find the right words to use.
Also, I am getting my letters mixed up when typing.
What can i do?
Lately I have been experiencing a contestant pressure in my head that sometimes gets worse.
I also am very tired all the time and must rest after even the tiniest task.
And my speech has been slurry and it can be hard to find the right words to use.
Also, I am getting my letters mixed up when typing.
What can i do?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms most likely not related to concussion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Concussion symptoms usually don't last long.
Onset of neurological symptoms months or years after the head trauma is not linked with the trauma, unless it was a serious brain injury such as brain contusion, etc.
Symptoms you describe may be linked to conditions such as primary headaches, stress and anxiety disorder, etc.
Anyway, a brain MRI is necessary in order to get a correct diagnosis and even to exclude any neurological disorders such as vascular malformations, etc.
Discuss with your Neurologist for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Symptoms most likely not related to concussion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Concussion symptoms usually don't last long.
Onset of neurological symptoms months or years after the head trauma is not linked with the trauma, unless it was a serious brain injury such as brain contusion, etc.
Symptoms you describe may be linked to conditions such as primary headaches, stress and anxiety disorder, etc.
Anyway, a brain MRI is necessary in order to get a correct diagnosis and even to exclude any neurological disorders such as vascular malformations, etc.
Discuss with your Neurologist for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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