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Thanks for this section. I’d like to ask a few questions: 1 are TV and movie portrayals of what happens are getting knocked out mostly inaccurate? It’s the portrayal of amnesia that I think may be over dramatized and more than likely misleading. What is “ amnesia “? is it a consequence of head trauma or a condition that can occur for other reasons. It does seem a like like a type of temporary Alzheimer’s. Does it happen that way; memory lose that is?
I also noticed that in the definition it says: “ mechanical force to the body or head.
Is it possible to get a concussion from STRESS?
If stress triggers memory loss and headaches, what might it be called if not a conclusion?
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Amnesia is typically a total or near total loss of memory, not just “memory problems” or poor memory. Amnesia caused by concussion is typically a brief loss of memory for events immediately surrounding the impact. For example, a football player who sustains a concussion associated with a hard hit may not recall the hit or walking to the sidelines. Concussions can occur without a loss of consciousness or significant amnesia. There are other conditions that may cause amnesia as well.
There are many reasons a person may have poor memory, memory concerns, or headache. It is not possible to get a concussion from stress, but stress can be a contributor to headaches and memory errors. If you are experiencing headaches or memory problems, I would consult with a physician to help determine what may be contributing to these.