What person has had the most concussions?

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Which NFL player has had the most concussions?

Jay Cutler says he suffered 15 concussions during career

But even with state-of-the-art equipment, athletes still suffer extreme conditions. Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler appeared on Barstool Sports' Pardon My Take and said he suffered from 15 concussions throughout his football career.
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How many concussions does the average person get?

The overall median number of concussions reported was 2, and a vast majority (87.9%) of concussions were experienced more than 3 years ago.
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What is the #1 most common S S of a concussion?

Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion.
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What is it called when you have a lot of concussions?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive brain condition that's thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion. It's particularly associated with contact sports, such as boxing or American football.
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Is 7 concussions too many?

Is There a Set Number of Concussions That's Too Much. There is no set number as to how many concussions humans can have before they suffer permanent damage. After all, some athletes experience symptoms for years after just one concussion, while others are seemingly okay after having more than one.
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What happens if you have 3 concussions?

The risks of sustaining multiple concussions are serious. Research has shown that people who have multiple concussions are at an increased risk of long-term impairment, such as forgetfulness, “foggy” thinking, difficulty concentrating, balance issues, difficulty focusing and trouble with eyesight.
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Is it safe to sleep with a concussion?

Generally, both adults2 and children3 can safely sleep after a concussion, once they have visited their doctor or an emergency room. Although sleeping after a concussion is considered safe, it is more difficult to assess a person's symptoms when they are asleep.
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What is a Grade 4 concussion?

Types of concussions

grade 2: grade 1 symptoms, with a longer period of feeling dazed, possibly accompanied by dizziness, confusion, amnesia, ringing in the ears, and irritability. grade 3: loss of consciousness for less than a minute. grade 4: loss of consciousness for longer than a minute.
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Should a parent wake a child up after a concussion?

Sleep is critical and is one of the best things you can give an athlete.” A common myth is that you should wake up your child every hour after a concussion, but this will only leave both you and your child tired. In fact, waking up your child throughout the night could actually be detrimental to recovery.
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What sport has the most concussions?

Football accounted for more than half of all concussions, and it had the highest incidence rate (0.60).
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What age group gets the most concussions?

The highest incidence was seen in the 15- to 19-year age group, with 16.5 cases for every 1000 patients, followed by the 10- to 14-year age group, with 10.5 cases for every 1000 patients. The 20- to 24-year (5.2/1000 patients) and 5- to 9-year (3.5/1000 patients) age groups had the next highest incidences (Figure 2A).
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How many concussions do boxers get?

90% of Boxers Will Get a Concussion

According to the Association of Neurological Surgeons, 90% of boxers will suffer a concussion at some point in their careers. When you get a concussion, your brain pushes against the side of your skull due to impact and can bruise.
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Is Brett Favre brain damaged?

Favre, who played 20 seasons in the NFL, has said he doesn't know if he has CTE but added that he is already experiencing memory loss due to the traumatic concussions he experienced during his playing career, according to NBC News.
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Who died from CTE?

Junior Seau, 43, and Dave Duerson, 50, were both found to have C.T.E. after their deaths by suicide, as did Jovan Belcher, 25, a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who killed his girlfriend before shooting himself in 2012.
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Can 2 concussions cause CTE?

The brain pathology of CTE has been observed in brains of teenagers and adults with exposure to repeated head injury, both concussive and subconcussive episodes.
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Can you get PTSD from concussion?

Some people with concussions also will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the experience. PTSD is caused by a reaction of the sympathetic nervous system, which directs the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations.
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Do concussions ever heal?

Most people with concussions will experience a complete recovery, but the length of time it takes the body and mind to heal can vary. In most cases, someone will recover within a month. In rare cases, recovery can take longer than 6 weeks, which is known as post-concussion syndrome.
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Can dogs get concussions?

Concussions are the most common form of head trauma in dogs. Generally, dogs make a full recovery from a concussion, but delayed treatment or extreme head trauma can lead to a concussion-causing permanent brain damage. Dogs can also have brain bleeding and swelling.
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How long should a 2 year old stay awake after hitting head?

Watch Your Child Closely for 2 Hours:

Allow your child to sleep if he wants to, but keep him nearby. Wake him up after 2 hours of sleeping. Check that he is alert and knows who you are. Also, check that he can talk and walk normally.
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What does it mean when you hear knocking in your sleep and it wakes you up?

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a type of sleep disorder in which you hear a loud noise or explosive crashing sound in your head. The sound isn't real or heard by anyone else. The episode typically happens suddenly either when you're beginning to fall asleep or when you wake up during the night.
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Should I let my child sleep after hitting head?

If the child seemed well after the bump to the head, it is OK to let them go to sleep. But if they seem unusually sleepy, or they seem dazed when they wake, they should be seen by a doctor straight away.
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How many concussions do NFL players get?

During the last five NFL seasons, an average of 247 concussions were reported per year. In 2020, 172 concussions were reported. Without preseason games -- games that typically result in an average of 46 concussions per year -- we were able to avoid those injuries entirely.
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How many concussions until you cant play sports?

I caution athletic programs and schools against having this three-concussion policy. First, if you tell athletes they will have to stop playing a sport they love if they suffer three concussions, they will likely stop reporting any symptoms suggestive of a concussion.
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Can a concussion change your personality?

FEELING OVERWHELMED, ANXIOUS, SAD OR DEPRESSED? A mild traumatic brain injury (also known as a concussion) may result in changes to your behavior, mood or personality. Other symptoms you may be experiencing—including pain, poor sleep quality and fatigue—could be aggravating these changes.
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