If, however, a concussion or even more
serious brain injury goes undetected and an athlete is allowed to continue playing, studies suggest that recovery from concussion, when the concussion is ultimately detected and diagnosed, is likely to take longer.
Not exact matches
And that figure is probably a
serious underestimate, because many
brain injuries go undiagnosed.
After decades of depression, a
serious suicide attempt and resulting
brain injury, I not only survived, but
went on to thrive by discovering the super power we all have to build a better
brain and joyful life.
Head and
brain injuries are
serious and can require on -
going medical care and alter a person's ability to work.
When considering how a
brain injury might impact a family you have to take into consideration the on -
going medical treatment, loss of work, and other challenges that arise from having a
serious brain injury.
The risk associated with TBI arises not only from the fact that any
injury to the
brain is
serious, but also because even significant
brain injuries often can
go undetected.