Initial somatic symptoms are associated with prolonged symptom duration following concussion in adolescents.

David R HowellMichael J O'BrienMichael A BeasleyRebekah C MannixWilliam P Meehan

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2016)

Among adolescent athletes, a high initial somatic symptom burden (e.g. headache, nausea, vomiting, etc.) is associated with increased odds of symptoms beyond 28 days postinjury.

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