Question 1

slight and transit brain injury?

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Good question: The brain is very complex.  Brief disruption can happen, and full recovery can occur.  A transient ischemic event can happen.  Concussion can happen.  A seizure can happen.  A migraine can happen.  A psychotic break can happen.  All can recover fully or leave deficits.  A good neurologist can help determine cause and effect.

Question 2

can you recover from brain-injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: There is a "s" curve of recovery.  Recovery may stall or be slow at first, then pick up sharply with remarkable effect, but then slow again short of full recovery.  Careful directed therapy, careful use of medications, and good motivation all play a part in how complete the recovery may become.

Question 3

what are the tests for brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Neuro exam, MRI: While there are many tests for brain injury, MRI is the most sensitive test to show brain injury from a test perspective.
Neurological examination is the hallmark of patient evaluation.
Neuropsychometric testing will help determine functional abnormalities after brain trauma.

Question 4

i have brain injury, what to expect ?

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Depends: Really depends on what you are asking about -- residual cognitive dysfunction, memory or possibility of seizures are all possible sequellae of head trauma.

Question 5

what are common causes of brain injury?

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CDC guidelines: According to cdc: 
the leading causes of tbi are:
    falls (35.2%);
    motor vehicle – traffic (17.3%);
    struck by/against events (16.5%); and
    assaults (10%).
The link for the above is at:
http://www.Cdc.Gov/traumaticbraininjury/causes.Html.

Question 6

describe the features of a brain injury.?

Accepted Answer

Brain injury: Organic brain injury is not a disease in itself. Instead, this term refers to any number of conditions that frequently lead to decreased mental functioning, usually trauma, but causes may include infection (meningitis), poisons (carbon monoxide), tumors. With the iraqi and afghanistan wars there has been a dramatic increase in closed head injury with resulting brain injury.

Question 7

what to do if i think i have a brain injury?

Accepted Answer

See one of us: If acute, goto the ER.  If it happened sometime in the past, and you are not currently dizzy or nauseated, or having stroke-like symptoms, then make an appointment with a neurologist, psychiatrist or PMR (rehab) doctor for assessment.  Seeing one of us with added board certification in 1) behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry or 2) brain injury medicine is ideal.

Question 8

would a brain injury cause you to get pacns?

Accepted Answer

Not Likely: Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (pacns), is a rare disorder specifically targeting the CNS blood supply. Its' cause is unknown. It is thought to be triggered by infection but no specific agent has been identified. I could find no association with brain injury.

Question 9

can a brain injury cause a speech impediment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Brain injury can cause a speech impediment depending on the part of brain involved, structural damage to face, ears, nerves.

Question 10

what are the features of a "mild" brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Erroneous assumption: The concept of "minor" brain injury is misplaced. All brain injury is serious. Exact need for rehabilitation recommendations depends on type of injury, extent of disability and patient's pre-existing level of function.

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