postconcussion syndrome

post·trau·mat·ic syn·drome

a clinical disorder that often follows head injury, characterized by headache, dizziness, neurasthenia, hypersensitivity to stimuli, and diminished concentration.

post·con·cus·sion syn·drome

(pōst'kŏn-kŭsh'ŭn sin'drōm) Delayed postconcussion signs such as headaches, blurred vision, inability to concentrate, nausea, irritability, and change of character.

postconcussion syndrome

S26-928020 (post?kon-kush'on) [ post- + concussion] A consequence of traumatic brain injury, in which patients experience headaches, dizziness, confusion or mental sluggishness, and insomnia. See: traumatic brain injury

Friedmann,

Max, German physician, 1858-1925. Friedmann syndrome - (1) juvenile epilepsy, petit mal type; - (2) juvenile spastic paralysis due to congenital syphilis; - progressive form of encephalitis related to cerebral vasomotor disorder. Synonym(s): postconcussion syndrome