Table 1

Signs and symptoms of concussion

SignsSymptoms
PhysicalVomitingHeadache
Balance problemsNausea
Sensitivity to lightDizziness
Sensitivity to noiseVisual problems
DazedFatigue
StunnedNumbness/tingling
CognitiveForgetful of recent information and conversationsDifficulty concentrating
Confused about recent eventsDifficulty remembering
Answers questions slowlyFeeling mentally ‘foggy’
Repeats questionsFeeling slowed down
Sleep relatedSleeping more than usualDifficulty falling asleep
Sleeping less than usualDrowsiness
EmotionalIrritable
Sadness
More emotional
Nervousness
  • Adapted from Harmon et al.3