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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Admin in Injury Lawyer

1.  Identifying signs and symptoms of TBI
2.  Avoiding Long term TBI defects

Traumatic brain injury or TBI is a medical term used for describing brain injuries that are immediate in onset. Brain Injury is largely due to traumas caused by a sudden application of force to the head area or the penetration of a foreign object that causes ruptures in the protective covering and which continue to damage portions of the brain. 

 Early symptoms

Minor head injuries occur quite frequently.  They are often shrugged off until they pose a major health threat to the person. Identifying the early signs and symptoms of brain injuries presents the best chance of recovery. Although these symptoms are commonly found in other medical conditions, persons who have just suffered from a fall and displays prolonged symptoms should seek immediate medical help.  

•  Blurred vision
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Perspiration
• Muscle weakness

 Symptoms of Mild TBI

Mild TBI are also referred to as mild concussions. These are characterized by a temporary loss of consciousness or cognitive/ thinking difficulties that happens in the span of 30 minutes or less. Common causes for Mild TBIs include short falls, sport injuries and minor head injuries in the elderly.

•  Headaches
• Fatigue
• Temporary memory loss
• Concentration difficulties
• Loss of balance
• Dizziness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Seizures

 Severe TBI

Severe traumatic brain injuries if not immediately treated often result to long term brain damage. Trauma to the brain is so severe that patients lose consciousness for hours or sink into coma.

• Decreased sensory perception
• Blurred or loss of vision
• Recurring seizures
• Cognitive impairment/ Learning disabilities
• Paralysis
• Emotional changes

Additional website link: Long Island Lawyer Elan Wurtzel, serving clients in the New York area.

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