Post Concussion Syndrome

  • Post concussion syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that can occur after minor head injuries
  • Patients can present with a number of symptoms including memory and mood changes, dizziness, fatigue and headache.

Who to Refer 

  • In general, patients do not need to be referred to Neurology with post-concussion syndrome
  • The exception to this is patients with resultant chronic migraine unresponsive to trials of at least 3 prophylactic agents and where analgesia overuse has been addressed. (please see migraine RefGuide)
  • For all other symptoms (e.g. memory, dizziness etc) please refer to RefGuide dizziness and RefGuide memory symptoms information. 
  • For those with predominant cognitive symptoms, please see memory symptoms information.  

How to Refer

Please refer routinely via SCI Gateway as per usual headache guidance.


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