There are two main disease in the movie Concussion. First, Concussion, a brain injury, usually occur when human head been impacted that cause the head and brain to shake back and forth quickly. It usually results in headache, confusion, lack of coordination, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sleepiness, and excessive fatigue. Patient might or might not lose their consciousness, however they will all present with temporary symptoms. There is no specific cure for the disease, however, rest and restricting activities allow the brain to recover. Second, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease which occurs when patient have a history of repetitive brain trauma. It’s symptoms are memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, progressive dementia and include concussion.

Dr. Bennet Omalu, main character in this movie, developed the theory of CTE by postmortem examination. He examined the body of former NFL football player Mike Webster. He discovered that the disease is similar to Alzheimer's disease. He names the disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Omalu supports his theory by collect data to show how head injury during athletic games impact the disease.

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If you have concussion, your best treatment is to rest, both mentally and physically. If you have headache, take pain reliever. In order to prevent the disorder to happen, the best solution is to avoid competitive sports or contacts. Always Wear protective gear during any activities will effectively protect your head and brain. Another prevention can be done is to check the safety of the playing field to prevent anything that might make you fall. Play with proper technique and good sportsmanship will benefit both you and your opponent to get any head