Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries


After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), basic everyday activities such as spelling, reading, writing, and simple math may prove to be very difficult. Decision making may be skewed, and activities such as driving may need to be avoided. Concentration will be more difficult. Short term memory may be effected for a long period of time.

Communication problems

Individuals with a TBI may find their social and professional life adversely affected because they are unable to effectually communicate with others. Changes in simple, everyday tasks such as staying on topic, using the correct level of voice volume, facial expressions, and conversation pace may be extremely noticeable. They may also develop speech impediments because they lose control of lip and tongue muscles.

Physical problems

Brain injuries will have a severe effect on the body's control of muscles. Therefore, significant physical problems can be a direct result of a TBI. The body may feel weaker, and therefore a person will be more lethargic. Paralysis, change in sexual function, altered senses, and changes to sleep patterns may occur following a TBI.

Behavioral problems

Personality changes occur after a head injury. A person may have a lack of social skills, be more irritable, unable to show empathy, and subject mood swings. Depression is often the foremost concern of doctors who recognize their patient's personality changing due to a TBI.

Unfortunately, medical negligence is sometimes the cause of a TBI. Negligence can also result in a delay of treatment or incorrect diagnosis. Victims of this form of mistreatment may be able to take legal action to seek compensation.

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