The Genetics of Concussion Recovery

Of the more than 2.5 million concussions that occur every year in the US (source: CDC), the majority of people who have concussion symptoms can typically return to normal activities within 10 days to a few weeks after the event that caused the concussion.



For an unfortunate minority, however, concussion symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, impaired memory, and insomnia can last for months or years in a condition known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS).

The risks for PCS include a prior history of concussions, prior history of depression and anxiety, and an emerging concept of personal genetics.

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