US Medical Term · conditions
Concussion
Conmoción Cerebral
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Concussion |
| Spanish (Español) | Conmoción Cerebral |
| Chinese (中文) | 腦震盪 |
| Korean (한국어) | 뇌진탕 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chấn động não |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Concussion |
| Portuguese (Português) | Concussão |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | สมองกระทบกระเทือน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 脳震盪 |
What it means
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that temporarily disrupts brain function. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, confusion, memory problems, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise, and feeling foggy or slowed down. Most symptoms resolve within days to weeks with rest, but some individuals develop post-concussion syndrome with lingering symptoms. Repeated concussions can have serious long-term effects on brain health. Return to activity should be graduated and guided by a healthcare provider to avoid second-impact syndrome before full recovery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I got a concussion playing sports and I still have headaches and memory problems two weeks later.
Me dieron una conmoción cerebral jugando deportes y todavía tengo dolores de cabeza y problemas de memoria dos semanas después.
My child had a concussion and I am not sure when it is safe to return to school and sports.
Mi hijo tuvo una conmoción cerebral y no sé cuándo es seguro volver a la escuela y a los deportes.
My concussion symptoms are not improving and I am worried about post-concussion syndrome.
Mis síntomas de conmoción cerebral no mejoran y me preocupa el síndrome posconmoción.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
S06 Intracranial injuryRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026