Concussion : Causes

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Causes could include:
There are more than a million cases of concussion each year in the United States. A concussion may result when the head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head. A concussion can result from a fall, sports activities, and car accidents. ...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia , and with or without a brief loss of consciousness.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, associated with confusion and amnesia, that may or may not be accompanied by a brief loss of consciousness.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia, and with or without a brief loss of consciousness.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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