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Princess Anne is hospital for observation after being 'injured by a horse' at Gatcombe Park estate (Image: Getty) TABLE OF CONTENT Warning signs after a head injury When to seek urgent care Princess Anne is being treated in hospital for concussion and minor head injuries , following what medics believe was a kick from a horse. Concussions are a fairly common occurence but they can lead to serious health problems if symptoms are ignored. Understanding of the impact of head injuries has greatly improved in recent years, and professional sports leagues and competitions are increasingly bringing in new protocols to protect athletes when they occur.

But they can happen to anyone, and there a number of important warning signs to look out for that may mean you need further treatment. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that results in temporary loss in normal brain function. They occur when a blow or jolt to the head, or a hit to the body, results in the brain to moving rapidly back and forth or banging against the skull.



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