(KLTV) - Thousands of athletes will take the football fields around East Texas. But doctors say the rise of hard hits is leading them to issue new warnings about concussions.
Doctor Allison Tabola says concussion awareness has improved in the last few years, helping to diagnose cases faster and potentially reduce serious head injuries in players.
She adds, in her practice football is the top sport with concussions followed by soccer and basketball. Tabola says any hit to the head or body can lead to a concussion and feeling dizzy, confused, or head pain are the first signs.
If someone realizes they've had a concussion, she says they need to seek treatment immediately. "They realize something is wrong but they keep wanting to play for whatever reason, it's often that they end up having symptoms longer than they would have if they would have come out right away." Said Tabola.
Tabola says the longer concussion symptoms go untreated can be linked to a greater risk of long-term brain issues.
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