post concussion syndrome Flashcards
What is Post-concussion syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is seen after even minor head trauma
Typical features of post concussion syndrome
headache
fatigue
anxiety/depression
dizziness
Summarise Post-concussion syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is seen after even minor head trauma
Typical features include
headache
fatigue
anxiety/depression
dizziness
A 23-year-old male presents to his GP two weeks after a road traffic accident concerned about increased anxiety levels, lethargy and headache. At the time he had a CT brain after banging his head on the steering wheel, which revealed no abnormality. Six months following this episode his symptoms have resolved. What did his original symptoms likely represent?
Conversion disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Somatisation disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder
Post-concussion syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome
In post-traumatic stress disorder the onset of symptoms is usually delayed and it tends to run a prolonged course
