Guide To Concussion Symptoms

Dizziness

Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms of a concussion. Vertigo or difficulty with balance may also occur, especially in young children or the elderly. Vertigo is often described as a feeling like you are spinning when you are still or the world spinning around you. For most individuals, dizziness following a concussion subsides within a few days. However, if the symptoms persist, there may be an underlying problem.

Post-concussion syndrome is used to describe concussion symptoms that continue for weeks or months. When balance is affected for a prolonged period, additional tests may be necessary. The inner ear greatly influences the body's balance system, and patients who experience long-term vertigo after a concussion may have suffered trauma to the inner ear. Loss of balance may be accompanied by tinnitus or loss of hearing.

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