What are the symptoms of a child's concussion?

Patient's question:

What kinds of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? Could you please tell me what the symptoms of a pediatric concussion are?

Doctor's answer:

When the lower brainstem function is inhibited, disorders in the vasovagal center and autonomic nervous regulation may occur, manifesting as a series of reactions such as slowed heart rate, decreased blood pressure, pale complexion, cold sweat, and respiratory arrest followed by weak and shallow breathing. Some children may also experience transient blindness. However, in infants and young children, transient loss of consciousness may not be apparent. The diagnosis of concussion is primarily based on a history of trauma, transient loss of consciousness, retrograde amnesia, and the absence of positive neurological signs.

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