Ignoring concussion symptoms can have a lasting impact

Each year about 200,000 Canadians are diagnosed with a concussion, according to Brain Injury Canada. It can be a perplexing injury that could lead to cognitive impairments that can impact the rest of your life.

Concussions can be difficult to diagnose. It cannot be seen on a regular X-ray and brain scans are typically not helpful. A CT scan can create an image of the brain and reveal bleeding or fractures of the skull. However, it cannot show if someone has suffered a concussion unless it is severe enough to cause structural changes in the brain. To read more, click here.