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Can falling and hitting your head cause changes in the brain to develop an anxiety disorder or other mental health problems?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

TBI: Traumatic Brain: Injury may cause depression, emotional regulation impairment, anxiety disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Neurological and psychiatric evaluations are important followed by appropriate observation and treatment. Symptoms: Headache, nausea/vomiting, fatigue/drowsiness, difficulty sleeping/sleeping more than usual, dizziness/loss of balance, possible loss of consciousness.

Answered 12/29/2016

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