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Can you get brain damage without having any symptoms at all?

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Yes: Subtle brain damage that occurs slowly over time can result in symptoms that are not easily detectable. When a clear neurological symptom exists (e.g. seizure, stroke, odd sensations, weakness, cognitive dysfunction), the brain damage is more obvious and a cause can be further investigated. For brain health, remain focused on having overall health. http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/

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Answered 11/27/2017

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