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Traumatic Brain Injury Information

The brain serves as the control center for a variety of conscious activities, such as talking and walking, as well as unconscious body activities, like breathing and heart rate. A brain injury can disrupt some or all body activities. Depending on the severity of the injury, the effects can be devastating. Traumatic brain injury can result from a fracture or a penetration of the skull. Damage to the brain may occur at the time the head impacts a hard surface. It may also occur later because of swelling and bleeding into the brain or bleeding around the brain.

Traumatic brain injury can also result from a "closed head injury." In such a case, there is no penetration of the skull. Often times, there are no obvious signs of external damage. A closed head injury often occurs when there is a rapid acceleration or deceleration of the head, like in the case of shaken baby syndrome. Closed head injuries usually result in more widespread damage to the brain and, therefore, cause more extensive neurological defects.

Symptoms of TBI

• Impulsive behavior
• Loss of memory
• Impaired perception
• Personality changes
• Loss of taste and smell
• Diminished concentration
• Hearing and balance disorders
• Cognitive fatigue
• Concussion
• Coma
• Epilepsy