Essay On Concussions

The American Academy of Neurology defines a concussion as "a trauma induced alteration in mental statues that may or may not result in loss of consciousness" (article two). Many concussions that occur are often sports related and also are not treated properly. If a player with a concussion is sent back out in the field prematurely it could lead to further medical issues, including death. Some coaches knowingly send out players who have a concussion without the authorization of physician, which violates the policies set in place for athletes with a concussion. Concussions should be treated more seriously because it can lead to further damage to the brain and body, there are rules set in place to be followed, and women are in greater danger …show more content…
This statistic is only one of many that can occur to athletes who go back on the field prematurely after a concussion. When one undergoes the trauma of a concussion, they then have the possibility to face what is known as post-concussion syndrome. The symptoms of this syndrome include: dizziness, migraines, and depression that may linger for up to six weeks (article one). According to article three, recent research claims that the damage done by even a single concussion can possibly loiter for 30 years or more in one's …show more content…
Although, female athletes get as many concussions as male athletes, in fact they receive more concussions than male players. The reasoning behind this is that the female body structure has a minor flaw. Researchers state that the female neck is weaker by comparison to the male neck, leaving the girls more susceptible in article four. Another reason why women get concussions more than men is because of their hormones. During a woman's premenstrual stage, the hormone progesterone is in high amount. Although, if concussed during this stage, the hormone levels drop leading to similar symptoms of post-concussion syndrome: migraines, dizziness, and difficulty