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Understanding Signs and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Written by: William Michael Berman

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To the extent that you or a loved one are experiencing and episodes of memory loss, headaches, dizziness, difficulty with concentration, lack of recall, lack of focus, changes in speech pattern (slowed or slurred speech), difficulty being able to communicate as intended (aphasia), changes in behavior, irritability, anxiety, nervousness, depression, uncontrolled urges, manic episodes, uncontrolled feelings of sadness, difficulty sleeping, feelings of uncontrollable spinning (vertigo), seizures, enduring pain, muscle spasms, weakness with muscles use/control, lack of coordination or lack of strength is use of extremities following a traumatic event, you should immediately contact a physician and be examined. The injuries that arise following a traumatic event, be it a car accident, a work related accident, or any other type of catastrophic incident, can come on immediately or take time to develop. Only a trained physician can appropriately evaluate the extent of any true brain injury.

Follow the Recomendations of Your Physicians

The care and treatment for TBI can be overwhelming, especially if the person who suffers such injury is serious affected by the symptoms. Nonetheless, it is very important to follow the advice of your physicians and seek all of the recommended care and treatment. While oftentimes a long road to recovery, even the symptoms of a serious TBI can be diminished through proper care.

Additional Resources

For more information and helpful tips in dealing with Traumatic Brian Injuries, you can go to the Brain Injury Association of America – Resources and Information on Brain Injuries website found at http://www.biausa.org.