什么是脑震荡综合征？

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS), or post-concussive syndrome, refers to the lingering symptoms following aconcussion或轻度创伤性脑损伤（TBI）。

This condition is typically diagnosed when a person who has recently experienced a head injury continues to feel certain symptoms following a concussion. These include:

  • 头晕
  • 疲劳
  • headaches

脑震荡后综合征可能会在头部受伤后的几天内开始发生。但是，有时可能需要数周才能出现症状。

医生可以在TBI后通过至少三个症状诊断PC：

  • headache
  • 头晕
  • vertigo
  • 疲劳
  • 内存问题
  • 麻烦集中
  • 睡眠问题
  • insomnia
  • 不安
  • 易怒
  • apathy
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • personality changes
  • 对噪音和光的敏感性

没有单一的方法来诊断PC。症状取决于人。医生可以要求MRI或CT扫描确保没有明显的大脑异常。

Rest is often recommended after a concussion. However, it can prolong the psychological symptoms of PCS.

脑震荡可能发生在各种情况下，包括：

  • 秋天之后
  • 参与车祸
  • 受到暴力袭击
  • experiencing a blow to the head during impact sports, particularly boxing and football

尚不知道为什么有些人开发PC而其他人不开发。

脑震荡或TBI的严重程度在开发PC的可能性中没有作用。

Anyone who has recently experienced a concussion is at risk for PCS. You’re more likely to develop PCS if you’re over the age of 40 years.

几种症状反映了与之相关的症状：

一些专家认为，患有精神病患者的人更有可能在脑震荡之后开发PC。

No single treatment exists for PCS. Instead, your doctor will treat the symptoms specific to you. Your doctor may refer you to a mental health professional for treatment if you experience anxiety and depression. They might suggest cognitive therapy if you have memory issues.

药物和治疗

您的医生可能会开处方antidepressantsand抗焦虑药to treat your depression and anxiety. A combination of antidepressants and心理治疗counseling may also be helpful in treating depression.

大多数有PC的人完全康复。但是，很难预测何时发生这种情况。PC通常在3个月内消失，但是有些情况持续了一年或更长时间。

脑震荡后的PC的原因尚不清楚。防止PC的唯一方法是防止头部受伤本身。

这里有一些帮助防止头部受伤的方法：

  • Wear your seatbelt while in a vehicle.
  • 确保您的照料儿童在适当的汽车座椅上并适当固定。
  • Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, playing impact sports, or riding a horse.