Concussions are serious injuries that if tended properly won’t likely produce lasting damage, Dr. Grace Mucci, a CHOC psychologist, tells “American Health Journal.”
Symptoms of concussions include dizziness, balance problems and headache, as well as fatigue and confusion, says Dr. Mucci.
Learn more about diagnosis and treatment concussions in “American Health Journal,” a television program that airs on PBS and other national network affiliates that reach more than 30 million households.
Each 30-minute episode features six segments with a diverse range of medical specialists discussing a full spectrum of health topics. For more information, visit www.discoverhealth.tv.
Grace Mucci, Ph.D., attended medical school at the California School of Professional Psychology. She completed her internship at CHOC Hospital of Orange County as well as performed a fellowship. Clinical and training interests include pediatric neuropsychological assessment; epilepsy and other neurological disorders; cognitive late effects from cancer treatment; and child and family coping.
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