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Sports medicine stats: Dizziness and vision problems after concussions

Upon examination, half of all concussed athletes report dizziness as one of their presenting symptoms. The presence of dizziness makes an athlete 6.4 times more likely to have a prolonged recovery (longer than 21 days).

Additionally, 30% of athletes report visual problems like blurred or double vision, difficulty reading or problems visually concentrating.

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