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Concussion signs, symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:› Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head› Temporary loss of consciousness› Confusion or feeling as if in a fog› Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event› Dizziness or “seeing stars”› Ringing in the ears› Nausea› Vomiting› Slurred speech› Delayed response to questions› Appearing dazed› FatigueSome symptoms of concussions may be immediate or delayed in onset by hours or days after injury, such as:› Concentration and memory complaints› Irritability and other personality changes› Sensitivity to light and noise› Sleep disturbances› Psychological adjustment problems and depression› Disorders of taste and smellSource: Mayo Clinic
East Ridge head football coach Tim James said he and his staff knew their starting quarterback, Eric Bennett, had taken a hard hit to his head during a two-point conversion play in the first quarter of Friday night’s game against Brainerd.
“We saw him taking a pretty good lick, and I asked him if he was OK,” James said Monday. “He said ‘Yes sir, I’m OK,’ but a little later he came to me and said, ‘Coach, I’m having a little trouble; I’m having a blind spot here.'”
James sought medical advice to determine if Bennett had suffered a concussion.