A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption of normal brain function that results from an impact on or penetration of the brain. Physical traumatic brain injury symptoms range from mild to severe. Mild physical symptoms are confusion, memory issues, dizziness, speech issues, sleep disruption, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, headache, and ringing in the ears....
Daily life can be a challenge for those who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It takes time to adjust to the changes brought about in your life due to your injury. Things that were once automatic may now take longer to process, and the amount of stimulus you can comfortably handle may also...
Being involved in an auto accident with a drunken driver can result in numerous injuries, but none change your life more than a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can permanently alter your life, and even force you to become dependent on others for everyday care. Worse, a TBI may limit your ability to work,...
Brain injuries can occur in a variety of settings, but when it comes to medical injuries, there is only a handful common with this type of negligence. Malpractice occurs when a physician or healthcare provider fails to provide the acceptable standard of care, and sometimes this can lead to severe injury – including a traumatic...
Traumatic brain injuries, more commonly referred to as TBIs, are diagnosed using various methods – and sometimes diagnostic equipment is not necessary. How a TBI is diagnosed depends on the injury that caused it, the severity of symptoms, and the provider’s expertise in the area. While most TBIs are diagnosed as “mild,” that does not...
The experience a child has with a concussion is not the same as an adult. In fact, they may not even share the same symptoms. If you are a parent, it is important that you understand what a concussion is like in a child (not an adult), including the various symptoms, recovery, and when to...
A brain injury can be caused by a variety of accidents, but one of the most common causes for a traumatic brain injury is a fall, according to the Mayo Clinic. A traumatic brain injury typically occurs after a jolt or violent strike to the head. Sometimes, these injuries may occur when an object penetrates...
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a person could have an increased risk of suffering depression. Some studies even suggest that TBIs increase that risk by two to five percent. Depression is just one of many symptoms that can occur following a TBI, and sometimes the depression remains long after the other symptoms have gone...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) range from minor to severe. The more severe a TBI injury is, the more likely a person is to suffer from permanent deficits, while minor TBIs could result in temporary effects until the brain heals. The long-term effects in a TBI vary depending on the type of TBI, treatment received, and...
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