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FAQs about Concussion
Treatment in Toronto
• Is medical attention after a concussion necessary?
o While you should never leave a head injury to chance, there are certain
symptoms that make it crucial that you go see a doctor as soon as
possible.
• What determines the outcome of a concussion?
o The answer to that isn’t so simple because each concussion is different as
is the person experiencing it. The outcome will depend on how you
recover from a concussion.
• What is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
o Close to 80%–90% of concussions will get resolves within 7-10 days.
However, there are cases when the concussion doesn’t go away in such
a short time period. If you feel the symptoms of your concussion have
stuck around for longer than 3-4 weeks, then go see an expert
immediately. Known as the post-concussion syndrome, if allowed to go
untreated, the syndrome can be dangerous. You might have a difficult
time while trying to work or study. Besides that you would also feel ill at
ease and might even experience depression!