Adults
Sometimes brain injuries are not obvious. An injury such as a concussion,
stroke, or whiplash can cause brain damage without showing evidence
of serious trauma. The following is a list of common TBI symptoms that
adult victims of brain injury may manifest:
- Symptoms
of Brain Injury
- Persistent
mild headache
- Poor
memory
- Poor
concentration
- Poor
organizational ability
- Poor
decision making
- Difficulty
solving problems
- Slow
speech
- Slow
thought
- Slow
in taking action
- Slow
reading
- Confusion
- Neck
pain
- Lack
of energy
- Change
in sleep patterns, such as insomnia or over-sleeping
- Loss
of balance, coordination
- Dizziness
- Sensitivity
to light
- Blurred
vision
- Loss
of senses
- Ringing
in the ears
- Loss
of sex drive
- Mood
changes
Older Adults
Because older adults have a higher risk of developing blood clots in
their brains, they should be more concerned about continuing headaches.
Children
Noticing signs of brain injury in children may be more difficult because
they have less developed communication skills. The child may feel some
symptoms, but cannot express them. The following list contains things
you may notice in your child that can indicate brain injury:
- Listlessness,
lack of energy
- Irritability
- Change
in eating habits
- Change
in the way they play
- Altered
performance in school
- Lack
of interest in favorite toys
- Loss
of skills, such as toilet training
- Loss
of coordination and balance
This information
is intended to provide a brief overview of the danger signs and symptoms
of brain injury. Consult a physician for information specific to your
case.
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