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| 9/1/2010 |
Pediatrics Group Issues New Guidelines On Concussions In Young Athletes
(Undated) -- Parents and coaches need to pay closer attention to the symptoms a child may exhibit after getting a sport-related concussion. That message comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which has issued stronger guidelines on monitoring this condition. The group explains young athletes are more susceptible to the effects of a concussion because their brains are still developing. The AAP recommends any youngster who sustains a concussion be evaluated by a physician before returning to practice or competition. The child should not return to team activities until all symptoms are gone, which could take at least a week. The physicians' group says it's important to take all symptoms of concussion seriously, which can include headache, dizziness, balance problems and nausea. |
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