Tools and Tests Doctors May Use to Evaluate a Head Injury When you've had any type of bump or blow to the head or neck, or if you've had your head or neck violently snapped back and forth (as a result of the impact of a car accident, for example), chances are good that you've suffered some level of … [Read more...]
The Age-Related Risk Factors Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Age Groups That May Be More Susceptible to TBI According to government statistics, more than 1.5 million people seek medical care every year because of some type of head injury. Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, with nearly 200 fatalities every … [Read more...]
Classic Symptoms of a Concussion
The Telltale Signs of a Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that approximately 1.5 million people seek medical attention every year because of a bump or blow to the head. The vast majority of those injuries are considered to be mild to … [Read more...]
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Coordination
The Impact of a TBI on Your Muscle Control and Balance When you suffer any type of bump or blow to the head, you can expect three types of health consequences: physical challenges, cognitive problems, and emotional or behavioral side effects. As the control center for your entire body, your brain … [Read more...]
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Ability to Communicate
The Common Communication Challenges You May Face Your brain is the command center for your body, governing your physical as well as your mental health and well-being. When you've received a bump or blow to the head, even if it seems inconsequential, you may experience changes to or challenges with … [Read more...]
The Potential Complications of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The Physical and Mental Consequences of a Bump or Blow to the Head When you've had any type of bump or blow to the head, even if the impact seems to be minor or insignificant, you can be at risk of serious complications. It's essential that, in the aftermath of any type of head injury, you … [Read more...]
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Famous People Who Have Suffered a TBI
Head Injuries Can Affect Anyone Did you know that Abraham Lincoln, our nation's 16th president, was kicked in the head by a mule as a child, suffering a traumatic brain injury. Historians believe that it weakened his facial muscles and affected his vision, but it clearly didn't impair his cognitive … [Read more...]
The Classic Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
What to Look for after a Bump or Blow to the Head There's a common misperception that, when you've had any trauma to your head or neck, unless you've lost consciousness, you're fine. That's simply not true. In fact, many serious head injuries involve no blackouts or unconsciousness. There are, … [Read more...]
Determining the Severity of a Head Injury
The Glasgow Coma Scale—How It Is Used to Assess Head Trauma When you've suffered any type of trauma to your head or brain, it's essential to make a determination, as soon as possible, of the severity of your injury, so that medical professionals can take the right steps to minimize potential injury … [Read more...]
