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In the new study, causes for the concussions included sports, falls and traffic accidents. Details on severity of the injuries, how long kids were hospitalized, and how they fared afterward was not included in the report.
Dr. Rebecca Carl, a sports medicine specialist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, said her own hospital has seen similar increases, partly due to legislation Illinois adopted last year that says child athletes suspected of having a concussion should be removed from play and evaluated by a doctor.
Carl said all kids with suspected concussions should see a doctor. Those knocked unconscious, or with symptoms including headaches, vomiting or mental confusion, should get emergency room treatment, she said.
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Online:
Concussions: http://www.cdc.gov/Concussion/
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