Table 2:
Postconcussive symptoms as assessed with the RPSQ in 87 patients
| Symptom | No or No More (%) | Mild (%) | Moderate (%) | Severe (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headache | 68 (78) | 2 (2.3) | 4 (4.6) | 13 (15) |
| Dizziness | 61 (70) | 7 (8.0) | 6 (6.9) | 13 (15) |
| Nausea | 82 (94) | 1 (1.1) | 1 (1.1) | 3 (3.4) |
| Noise hypersensitivity | 80 (92) | 2 (2.3) | 1 (1.1) | 4 (4.6) |
| Sleep disturbance | 65 (75) | 6 (6.9) | 8 (9.2) | 8 (9.2) |
| Fatigue | 52 (60) | 8 (9.2) | 4 (4.6) | 23 (26) |
| Irritability | 63 (72) | 7 (8.0) | 9 (10) | 8 (9.2) |
| Depression | 61 (70) | 7 (8.0) | 9 (10) | 10 (11) |
| Frustration | 66 (76) | 6 (6.9) | 7 (8.0) | 8 (9.2) |
| Poor memory | 54 (62) | 7 (8.0) | 6 (6.9) | 20 (23) |
| Poor concentration | 59 (68) | 4 (4.6) | 6 (6.9) | 18 (21) |
| Slow thinking | 63 (72) | 7 (8.0) | 5 (5.7) | 12 (14) |
| Blurred vision | 72 (83) | 5 (5.7) | 7 (8.0) | 3 (3.4) |
| Light hypersensitivity | 82 (94) | 2 (2.3) | 1 (1.1) | 2 (2.3) |
| Double vision | 79 (91) | 5 (5.7) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (3.4) |
| Restlessness | 79 (91) | 3 (3.4) | 2 (2.3) | 3 (3.4) |
Note:—RPSQ scores of 0 and 1 indicate no or no more complaints; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe postconcussive symptoms.