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Concussion places first for the most Googled injury in Georgia
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Sprained Ankle and Burn follow in second and third place, respectively
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On a national level, concussion takes the top spot
New research has discovered the most Googled injuries in Georgia, with concussion taking the top spot.
Personal injury attorneys Injured in Florida analyzed the number of average monthly Google searches in each state for different injuries, including terms such as ‘X symptoms’ and ‘signs of a X’. The search volume for each term combined with the injuries were added together to discover the total average monthly searches in each state.
These are the most Googled injuries in Georgia:
Rank |
Injury |
1 |
Concussion |
2 |
Sprained Ankle |
3 |
Burn |
4 |
Degloving |
5 |
Sprained Wrist |
#1. Concussion
Concussions, which are a mild form of traumatic brain injury, can be caused by falls, playing a contact sport, vehicle accidents, or being hit with an object resulting in a blow to the head. The effects of this injury include confusion, headaches, dizziness, and nausea; in mild cases, these will last up to two weeks – but more severe injuries can see symptoms lasting for months.
#2. Sprained Ankle
Also known as a soft tissue injury, a sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are overstretched and tear due to a direct blow. Falls that cause your ankle to twist, landing improperly on your foot after jumping, or another person landing on your foot are just some of the many incidents that can cause an ankle sprain, resulting in swelling, bruising, and even difficulty walking. The healing process for a sprained ankle can take up to six weeks, which requires lots of rest, including time away from intense sports activities.
#3. Burn
While burn injuries can be typically caused by flames, hot liquids, hot objects, and electrical burns, their severity level can vary; burns are categorized…
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