Question 1

how can you tell the difference between slight and transient brain injury?

Accepted Answer

TIA: You mean transdient ischemic attack, this a pre-stroke syndrome.This need to be treated as soon as possible before it developed into a completed stoke.Other name is acute. Brain attack.

Question 2

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 3

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

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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.

Question 4

can you please tell me how mild, moderate and severe brain injury differ?

Accepted Answer

See details: The extent of the injury and the deficits caused by that injury.

Question 5

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 6

what are some characteristics of a mild traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

HA and memory loss: Both minor short term and long term memory loss. Headaches. Visual and hearing problems, ringing in ears (including balance and coordination)
Consult a MD specializing in rehab med for evaluation and treatment

Question 7

can someone who experienced a mild tbi (traumatic brain injury) join the military?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually most patients with a mild tbi make a full recovery. Whether or not they may join the military and in what capacity depends on whether there are any residual neurological deficits that would impede their ability to serve.

Question 8

can a slight brain injury cause a reading difficulty?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends on the area affected it is possible.

Question 9

i'm having trouble concentrating after mild traumatic brain injury, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

How long ago?: It is not unusual to have some neurologic symptoms lingering for a few weeks after traumatic brain injury.  How was the severity (mild) determined?  Please see your primary care provider and consider a neurologist consultation.

Question 10

is ritalin prescribed for focus/memory issues etc from very mild but permanent brain injury? if not is anything else prescribed?

Accepted Answer

Medical assessment: Mild traumatic brain injury is common, and can have some sequelae especially if the initial brain injury resulted in loss of consciousness or had confusion or amnesia or if the injury is recurrent.
The sequelae can range from non to significant post-concussion syndrome. Medical assessment is required for assessment and the right treatment. Ritalin is not used in this setting

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