Question 1

what's a traumatic brain injury?

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Brain damage: Tbi- traumatic brain injury is when the brain is injured from a strike, fall, accident, explosion or any other concussive injury to the head injuring the underlying soft brain tissue.  They can be mild from concussion to severe such as persistent vegetative state.

Question 2

traumatic brain injury always permanent?

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No: A person can have full recovery.  The best time to tell what will be permanent is those symptoms still present after one year.  A few predictors of permanent damage is how much memory is lost and the length of being unconcious or if there was lack of oxygen for a prolonged time.

Question 3

could a traumatic brain injury be reversed?

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Depends on severity: Mild brain injuries can heal and be technically reversed. However, moderate to severe injuries often will have significant structural damage to neuronal structures that just will not heal correctly and once this occurs, there is very little we can do to reverse that damage. Most of the recovery then will be on improving function with the new normal cognitive baseline.

Question 4

what symptoms follow traumatic brain injury?

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Several: Acutely you have headache, pain at the trauma site, possibly memory loss, over time there can be has, mood symptoms, memory symptoms, behavioral issues.

Question 5

how to know if i have a traumatic brain injury?

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Ask your doctor: There are many factors, and without telling us, we have no idea.  You should ask you doctor.

Question 6

is traumatic brain injury same as brain damaged?

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No: It's not about being politically correct.  It is specific to damage from trauma (such as car crash, etc), rather than other types of damage (stroke, etc).

Question 7

what are the effects of a traumatic brain injury?

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Variable: Many cases of tbi resolve to normal over time.  Some are left with severe disabilities.  Most common is epilepsy, mood and behavior disorders, and coordination and balance disorders.  A good rehabilitation program can address these issues and provide a means for recovery toward normal.  Permanent disability may result, but adaptation is possible.

Question 8

can someone recover after a traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: There is always some residual. May be as little as 1-2 % or greater. May take 12-24 months to be all you can be.

Question 9

can`t concentrate after mild traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Many of the injuries obtained after a traumatic brain injury cause problems with attention that can be permanent.   Sometimes medicationds can help.  If you are having attention problems after a head injury, you should see a specialist in head injuries to see what defecits you actually have and what medications they suggest.

Question 10

tips for recovering regarding traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Brain stimulation : Brain stimulation using audio visual aides, puzzles, games and also physical exercise would help in the recovery process.

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