Recently, a judge ruled that the $765 million settlement may not be enough for the more than 20,000 former NFL players who have been victims of the growing concussion problem. concussions. A concussion is a type of head injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the normal functioning of your brain. Concussions are a growing problem in our world because of how they affect your health and how often they occur; Fortunately, there are many steps being taken to address this issue. There are many symptoms of concussions that can greatly affect people physically and mentally. Most concussion symptoms occur very early, usually within the first few days or weeks. Headaches, nausea or vomiting, balance problems, blurred vision and lack of energy are just some of the physical symptoms that occur in people with concussions (“Injury Prevention and Control: Head Injuries”) . These symptoms not only affect those who have suffered a concussion, but can also affect others who are at risk because they cannot perform simple tasks safely (like driving). Many emotional symptoms are also common in those who experience a concussion. Some of the symptoms are nervousness, sadness, anxiety, and irritability (“Concussions cause long-term effects that last for decades.”). Loss of consciousness may even occur briefly in people with a concussion. There are many types of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, but all can have major health consequences and are one of the main reasons why concussions are becoming a growing problem. Concussions have dangerous short-term effects like nausea or anxiety, but more importantly there are long-term effects. Many athletes discover that the concussion(s) they suffered when they were younger are...... middle of paper ......om/3269-high-tech-mouthpieces-football-field -brain-injury-study .html>."Injury prevention and control: head trauma." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Np, and Web. March 11, 2014. “Judge fears $765 million may not be enough. »ESPN. Np, and Web. March 11, 2014. “New helmet technology could help detect potential concussions.” » Los Angeles Times. Np, and Web. March 11, 2014. "Report: Head injuries in the NFL have led to a drastic decline in youth football participation." Yahoo! Np, and Web. March 11. 2014. .