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A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can affect the brains ability to function. Affects of a concussion can be short-term or long-term.

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What problems does this cause for patients & their families?

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What problems does this cause for patients & their families?

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Living with this type of memory loss can be very difficult for someone because they become very forgetful of many things. Not only is it difficult for the patient, but family members of the patient may have to remind the patient of daily tasks, events, and even memories.

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https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2016/11/concussion.php

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Office of Public Affairs. (2016, November 17). Concussions: How they can affect you now and later  . University of Utah Health. Retrieved March 7, 2022, from https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2016/11/concussion.php

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Most patients go through therapy and brain training to help regain knowledge and learn tips to stay on top of things.

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How does this disorder affect the brain?

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How does this disorder affect the brain?

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Due to the damage being done to the brain, it is not un-common that memory can be affected. Many concussion patients have reported short-term and long-term memory loss.

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Most concussions occur from a hit or blow to the head, causing the brain to be rattled inside the skull. This causes damage to the cells and structure of the brain. Most concussions occur from sports, crashes, or falling.