Watch Dr. Zeid tell her daughter’s story, and learn about the signs and symptoms of a concussion.
Dr. Zeid says it is important to remove athletes from play and allow their brain to heal completely through mental and physical rest so that conditions do not worsen. When someone suffers multiple concussions, “there can be long-term effects in memory and judgment and even early Alzheimer’s, so diagnosing and treating very early are key” to preventing further brain injury, she says.
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- More Ex-Players Sue League, Citing Concussion Damage – The New York Times
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