Traumatic Brain Injuries Complications
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- Q Do I have a higher risk of other brain problems with a TBI?
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There are studies showing how some long-term problems might develop after a TBI. These problems include Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic dementia. While Parkinson’s disease after a TBI is rare, it... Full Answer
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- Q How can I deal with alcohol abuse with TBI?
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Alcohol is known to numb pain and emotions to some degree. However, the effects are often short-lived and you can be left with TBI-related problems as well as the complicated side effects of addiction, depression, and possibly confusion. Alcohol is a... Full Answer
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- Q What kind of physical effects can I expect after a TBI?
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The long-term physical effects of a traumatic brain injury can vary greatly from one person to another, depending on the severity of TBI. Pain is a major symptom with traumatic brain injury. Severe headaches are also common and may be difficult to... Full Answer
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- Q Why did my doctor say TBI affected the left side of my brain?
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The left hemisphere of your brain deals with speaking, language, and analyzing all the day-to-day information that’s given to your brain. If the traumatic brain injury affected the left hemisphere of your brain, you may have difficulty sequencing... Full Answer
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- Q Why do I feel as if my personality changed with the TBI?
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Some aspects of your personality did change with traumatic brain injury (TBI). When parts of the brain are injured, it can affect social emotional behaviors that may result in feelings of irritability, aggression, depression, lack of motivation,... Full Answer
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- Q Why is it difficult to walk and move around with a TBI?
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Because traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes changes in the brain, it makes it a challenge to stand, stay balanced, and walk without feeling clumsy or uncoordinated. Not only do you have noticeable physical changes, but your muscle movement and muscle... Full Answer
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- Q Where can I get help for depression with TBI?
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Talk to your VA doctor about any symptoms of depression with TBI, as there is help and hope. Through no fault of your own, traumatic brain injury often results in mental health issues that include emotional or behavioral problems. Friends and family... Full Answer
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- Q Why do I have cognition problems with TBI?
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Cognition is a scientific term that refers to the processes of thinking, reasoning, problem solving, information processing, and memory. Even with mild to moderate TBI, people may suffer loss of cognitive function or cognition. Cognitive... Full Answer
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- Q What are cognitive deficits of a traumatic brain injury?
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Head injuries may be mild or severe. Some of the problems associated with head injuries are cognitive deficits. Symptoms of cognitive deficits include: loss of space and time, loss of identiy of self and others, shortened attention span,... Full Answer
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- Q What are personality changes caused by a traumatic brain injury?
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Head injuries may be mild or severe. Some of the problems associated with head injuries are personality changes. These changes may include depression, aggression, decreased motivation, irritability, and/or inappropriate sexual behavior. Full Answer
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