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title: Why Concussion Symptoms Can Be Inaccurate? | Caze Concussion Institute
description: Relying solely on symptom reporting while treating a concussion can be dangerous. Symptoms can be misleading, and not always indicative of the severity of the injury. It’s important to also assess cognitive function, balance, and other physical factors to properly diagnose and treat a concussion. In the event of a head injury, you should contact […]
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# [Why Concussion Symptoms Can Be Inaccurate? | Caze Concussion Institute](https://www.cazeinstitute.com/resources/the-dangers-of-only-relying-on-symptom-reporting-while-treating-a-concussion)

 Written by [Caze Concussion Institute](https://www.cazeinstitute.com/resources/author/caze-concussion-institute) | Mar 15, 2023 2:59:32 PM

 Relying solely on symptom reporting while treating a concussion can be dangerous. Symptoms can be misleading, and not always indicative of the severity of the injury. It’s important to also assess cognitive function, balance, and other physical factors to properly diagnose and treat a concussion. In the event of a head injury, you should contact us as soon as possible.

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