Monday, March 12, 2012

Brain Injury


March is Brain Injury Awareness Month


Brain injury can result from many types of injuries and severity can vary with individuals. Parents must be very aware of brain injuries, especially if your child participates in sports or has engaged in combat. Many schools do not want to get involved with brain injuries because it costs time and money and can slow down competitive sports. If your child has problems in school and it is related to repetitive brain injuries, you may be able to get special education help and medical rehabilitation for your child. Same is true for veterans who were exposed to explosions. Help is available.

Below is a CDC article on brain injuries.

Concussion


Most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully. But for some people, symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer. In general, recovery may be slower among older adults, young children, and teens. Those who have had a concussion in the past are also at risk of having another one and may find that it takes longer to recover if they have another concussion.


What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?

Symptoms of concussion usually fall into four categories:
TBI symptoms thinking icon.gifThinking/
Remembering
TBI symptoms physical icon.gifPhysical
TBI symptoms emotional icon.gifEmotional/
Mood
TBI symptoms sleep icon.gifSleep
Difficulty thinking clearly
Headache

Fuzzy or blurry vision
Irritability
Sleeping more than usual
Feeling slowed down
Nausea or vomiting
(early on)

Dizziness
Sadness
Sleep less than usual
Difficulty concentrating
Sensitivity to noise or light

Balance problems
More emotional
Trouble falling asleep
Difficulty remembering new information
Feeling tired, having no energy
Nervousness or anxiety

Some of these symptoms may appear right away, while others may not be noticed for days or months after the injury, or until the person starts resuming their everyday life and more demands are placed upon them. Sometimes, people do not recognize or admit that they are having problems. Others may not understand why they are having problems and what their problems really are, which can make them nervous and upset.
The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be difficult to sort out. Early on, problems may be missed by the person with the concussion, family members, or doctors. People may look fine even though they are acting or feeling differently.

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