The diagnosis of PCS is often tricky and should be made by an experienced healthcare professional.
Once diagnosed, treatment is focused on managing symptoms.
In most cases, these symptoms ease within a couple of weeks.
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Some patients also exhibit symptoms ofvestibular migraine.
Its not clear why some people develop PCS after a concussion and others do not.
Experts suspect the answer likely stems from a combination of physical and psychological factors.
Diagnosis
Post-concussive syndrome is a clinical diagnosis.
Treatment
The treatment of PCS focuses on managing a patients symptoms.
They are highly variable and affect daily life.
Treatment is focused on managing the symptoms through education, psychological therapy, or medications.
Remember to be gentle to yourself and listen to your intuition.
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