What is Post-Concussion Syndrome?

1. Post-Concussion Syndrome - postconcussionalsyndrome. It is the most common chronic sequelae following various types of brain injuries. The main manifestations include headache, dizziness, inattention, memory loss, sensitivity to sound and light, fatigue, emotional instability, and insomnia.

2. According to Lishman, this syndrome is caused by both organic and non-organic factors. Although patients may have organic changes, in most cases, physical and laboratory examinations do not reveal any abnormal findings. The syndrome is closely related to psychosocial factors such as compensation claims. It is the most common chronic sequelae following various types of brain injuries.

3. Post-Concussion Syndrome refers to the condition where, three months after a brain injury, patients still experience headaches, dizziness, hysterical symptoms, and other autonomic nervous dysfunction or psychiatric symptoms. However, neurological examinations do not show any definitive positive signs, and even CT and MRI scans do not reveal any abnormal findings. It was previously known as Post-Traumatic Syndrome or Post-Traumatic Neurosis.