What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?

You do not need to be “knocked out” or to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Signs and symptoms could be immediate or they may be delayed and not show for a period of time, perhaps days or even weeks following a hit.

Physical

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Visual disturbances
• Light sensitivity
• Noise sensitivity
• Loss of consciousness
• Memory loss
• Vomiting
• Loss of balance/poor coordination
• Seizures or convulsions

Behavioural

• Irritability
• Personality changes
• Inappropriate emotions
• Sadness
• Anxiety

Cognitive Impairment

• Slow reaction times
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty remembering
• Confusion
• Feeling in a fog
• Feeling dazed

Sleep Disturbances

• Trouble falling asleep
• Sleeping more than usual
• Sleeping less than usual
• Drowsiness