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People who experience a concussion may be at a heightened risk of experiencing brain injuries in future, it is claimed.

The increased risk may partly be a result of the individual's lifestyle, but it may also be due to an increased sensitivity of the brain to further injuries, according to an article published by scnow.com.

In the column, written by the Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, it is also stated that a person might show the cumulative effects of brain injury after multiple concussions.

Children and teenagers are said to be especially at risk of second impact syndrome, so they should avoid contact sports until given the all-clear by a medical professional.

"Concussions are not minor injuries - they may have lasting consequences that change your life," the Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center continues. "Always see your doctor if you have had a head injury."

Caitlin Hagan, writing for the Paging Dr Gupta blog on the CNN website, recently stated that it is "essential" for people with traumatic brain injuries to be treated as soon as possible after they receive the injury.

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