Will a Traumatic Brain Injury Give You a Sweet Tooth? There are many common symptoms of a concussion—fatigue, nausea, increased sensitivity to light and sound, cognitive dysfunction. But one that many people also experience is a change in food preferences or cravings. Surprisingly, many concussion … [Read more...]
Sensitivity to Sound and Light after a Concussion
What You Can Expect after a Traumatic Brain Injury Scientific studies consistently show that increased sensitivity to both light and sound are commonly reported by individuals who have suffered a concussion or TBI. Though the incidence of sound sensitivity, or phonophobia, is slightly higher (50%), … [Read more...]
Vertigo as a Post-Concussion Symptom
What Is Vertigo? What Causes It? How Can It Be Treated? It happens to about one of every two people who suffer a traumatic brain injury or concussion. In the days, weeks, months and even years after your injury, you'll do something and suddenly feel like the entire world is spinning around you. You … [Read more...]
The Potential Personality Changes after a Traumatic Brain Injury
The Common Personality Changes | What Causes Them The brain is a delicate and complex organ, controlling both physical and mental capabilities. It should come as no surprise, then, that when you've suffered a bump or blow to the head, you may experience changes in your personality. Among the most … [Read more...]
Gender and Traumatic Brain Injury
Are Men or Women More Likely to Suffer a TBI from Similar Activities? Though men and women are and should be equal in many ways, research indicates a critical area where they have significant differences—the susceptibility to traumatic brain injury and the severity of the consequences to a bump or … [Read more...]
Can a Concussion Lead to Hydrocephalus?
Fluid Retention in the Brain after a TBI | Impact and Treatment It’s a common occurrence in the body after an injury—you’ll experience swelling or inflammation at or near the location of the injury. It’s typically the result of the increased movement of fluid and white blood cells to the injury and … [Read more...]
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury
Waiting to Get Care Can Lead to Unnecessary Complications There’s a common myth that, unless you lose consciousness after a bump of blow to the head, you haven’t suffered a concussion or TBI, so you don’t need to see a medical professional…a little rest and the injury will heal on its own. That’s … [Read more...]
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Improving Your Sleep after a Concussion or TBI
Steps You Can Take for Better Rest after a Traumatic Brain Injury After a concussion or traumatic brain injury, your brain and your body both need rest. Unfortunately, one of the common side effects of a TBI is insomnia, where you toss and turn or sleep in fits and starts. What can you do to get … [Read more...]
Can Dietary Supplements Help You Heal after a Concussion?
The Benefits of Vitamins and Minerals after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury When you've suffered any type of mild bump or blow to the head, chances are good that you've suffered a concussion. One of the first things you'll want to do is schedule an appointment with your primary care physician, who … [Read more...]
