Doctors may prescribe off-label medications such as amitriptyline, topiramate, or ondansetron to help treat concussion symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, and nausea. A concussion is a mild ...

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As students begin heading back to school and taking part in sports, doctors are warning about the dangers of concussions. Jake Veigel, MD, a sports medicine physician at Intermountain Health, wants ...

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(WKBN) – Young athletes aren’t always quick to recognize concussion symptoms. They may even hide or downplay symptoms to keep playing. However, identifying concussions quickly is important for ...

Adults with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who are seen in the primary care setting or discharged from the emergency department are often told to wait to see if their symptoms resolve ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines for the first time on treating children with concussions, saying they will provide doctors with the "tools they need to ensure the ...

High school football practices are in full swing. But along with the excitement of a new season, comes concerns about concussion – which is considered a mild traumatic brain injury. Recommended Videos ...

From football players to military personnel, people who suffer repeated head injuries often face serious long-term health issues. These include problems with memory, mood, and movement, and in some ...