Understanding Concussion Symptoms – Brainstem, Frontal Lobe, & Temporal Lobe

Concussions can impact different areas of the brain, leading to a wide range of symptoms. Understanding how these regions function can help explain why certain symptoms occur and how targeted therapies can aid recovery.

Brainstem: The Control Center for Vital Functions

The brainstem regulates automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, and sleep cycles. When affected by a concussion, symptoms can include:

✔ Dizziness & Balance Issues

Difficulty standing or walking steadily

✔ Headaches & Nausea

Common post-concussion effects from disrupted autonomic function

✔ Heart Rate & Blood Pressure Fluctuations

Feeling lightheaded or experiencing sudden changes in heart rate

Frontal Lobe: The Decision-Making & Emotional Hub

The frontal lobe controls reasoning, emotions, and voluntary movement. Damage to this area may result in:



✔ Difficulty with Focus & Memory – Struggling to complete tasks or recall information

✔ Impulse Control Issues – Acting or speaking without thinking

✔ Mood Swings & Emotional Changes – Increased irritability, frustration, or emotional outbursts

Temporal Lobe: The Center for Memory & Processing

The temporal lobe plays a key role in memory, language, and auditory processing. Concussion-related symptoms include:



✔ Memory Loss – Trouble remembering events before or after the injury

✔ Difficulty Understanding Speech – Words may seem jumbled or harder to process

✔ Increased Sensitivity to Sound – Sounds may feel louder or more overwhelming

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