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Concussion


If an individual receives a heavy blow to the head or face, he may suffer a brain concussion, which is an injury to the brain that involves a temporary loss of some or all of the brain's ability to function.

For example, the victim may not breathe properly for a short period of time, or he may become confused and stagger when he attempts to walk. A concussion may only last for a short period of time. However, if a victim is suspected of having suffered a concussion, he must be seen by a physician as soon as conditions permit.

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