But concussions can be difficult to recognize in infants and toddlers because they can't describe how they feel. Head trauma is very common in young children. Psychological adjustment problems and depression.Irritability and other personality changes.You may have some symptoms of concussions immediately, and some can occur for days after the injury, such as: Forgetfulness, such as repeatedly asking the same question.
Temporary loss of consciousness (though this doesn't always occur).Amnesia surrounding the traumatic eventĪ witness may observe these signs and symptoms in the concussed person:.Other signs and symptoms of a concussion include: Physical signs and symptoms of a concussion may include: The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer.Ĭommon symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not show up immediately.
