A post-concussion syndrome (PCS) can develop when concussions symptoms persists for weeks/months. It is also possible for these symptoms to appear long after the initial concussion incident happened.
An individual with post-concussion syndrome may exhibit symptoms of a person having Attention Deficit Disorder, Adjustment disorder, or a mood disorder.
There have been reports of sufferers reporting socialization problems, memory retention issues, frequent headaches, dizziness, and personality changes. A person with Post-concussion syndrome may be considered to be a ‘hot head’, having a ‘short fuse’, suffering from depression, or as having a personality or psychological disorder.
Standard tests typically do not show any form of brain damage.
On May 16, 2017, a team from Université de Montreal, The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), and the Ludmer Center for NeuroInformatics, published a recent study of brain damage, linked to previous concussions, in the European Journal of Neuroscience. Their tests were able to link previous concussions on a 90% reliability scale, to later symptoms. With further studies/testing, they expect to more accurately determine if ‘post concussion syndrome’ developed in latter life is tied to previous concussions in prior sports play.
There is a source of growing concern over youth athletes that have suffered from concussions, and sub-concussive hits, which lead toward depression. There have been cases where youth athletes have committed suicide, where evidence was left behind stating that concussion symptoms were the cause behind the suicide.
Treatment
In prescribing treatment for Post Concussion Syndrome, there are a wide variety of treatment options.
The following sites offer treatment suggestions:
Long Term Effects of Concussions on the Brain
Real Life Example
Coping with Post Concussion Syndrome
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