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Do concussions always involve a loss of consciousness?

April 26, 2017concussions Consciousness involve loss

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Do concussions always involve a loss of consciousness?

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No. A concussion typically involves at least a change or alteration of consciousness of some sort, but an actual loss of consciousness is not required for the diagnosis of concussion. Often times, an athlete may be unsure of whether a loss of consciousness has occurred during a contact incident.