Traumatic Brain Injuries
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious, debilitating, and deadly injury resulting from trauma to the head. Often caused by trips, slips, falls, automobile, motorcycle, or trucking accidents. Traumatic Brain Injuries are not always easy to identify and are often left undiagnosed by emergency room physicians.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
After an accident, family members are often the first to spot behavioral changes that may indicate their loved one has suffered a TBI. Symptoms include but are not limited to:
Physical Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
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Dizziness
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Blurred vision
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Headaches
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Loss of vision
Cognitive symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
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Amnesia
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Short term memory loss
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Disorientation
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Poor Concentration
Emotional symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
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Agitation
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Depression
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Irritability
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Depression
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Personality changes in general
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Changes in appetite