A judge recently ruled that the $765 million settlement may still not be enough for the more than 20,000 former NFL players who have fallen victim to the growing problem of concussions. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, caused by a bump, blow, or shock to the head that can change the normal functioning of the brain. Concussions are a growing problem in our world because of how they affect health and how often they occur; Fortunately, many things are being done to solve this problem. There are many symptoms of concussions that can greatly affect people both physically and mentally. Most symptoms of concussions occur much earlier, usually in 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 experienced by those who suffer from concussions (“Prevention and Control of Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injuries.”). These symptoms not only affect those who have suffered a concussion, but they may also be at risk because they cannot perform simple tasks safely (such as driving). Many emotional symptoms are also common in those who have a concussion. Some of the symptoms are nervousness, sadness, anxiety, and irritability (“Concussions cause long-term effects that last decades.”). Loss of consciousness can also occur briefly in those who have suffered a concussion. There are many different types of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, but all can have serious health consequences and are a major reason why concussions are becoming a growing problem. Concussions have dangerous short-term effects such as nausea or anxiety, but more importantly there are long-term effects. Many athletes are finding that the concussion or concussions they suffered when they were younger are...... middle of paper ......om/3269-high-tech-mouthpieces-football-field-brain-injury -study .html>."Prevention and control of injuries: traumatic brain injury." Center for Disease Control and Prevention. NP, nd Web. March 11, 2014. “Judge Fears $765 Million Not Enough.” ESPN. Np, nd Web. March 11, 2014. “New helmet technology could help spot potential concussions.” Los Angeles Times. Np, nd Web. March 11, 2014. “Report: NFL head injuries led to dramatic decline in youth football participation.” Yahoo! Np, nd Web. March 11. 2014. .