Symptoms Of Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury can have serious physical and psychological consequences. Some signs and symptoms may occur immediately after the traumatic event can occur while other days or weeks later.

Mild traumatic brain injury

Symptoms and mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) could be:

Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes

No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented

Problems with memory or concentration

Headaches

Dizziness or loss of balance

Nausea or vomiting

Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears or a bad taste in mouth

Sensitivity to light and noise

Changes in mood or mood swings

Depressed or anxious

Tiredness or sleepiness

Sleep disorders

Sleeping more than usual

Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury

Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can include any of the signs and symptoms of minor injuries and the following symptoms may appear in the first hours or days after a head injury:

Loss of consciousness a few minutes to an hour

Deep Confusion

Agitation, conflict or other unusual behavior

Slurred speech

Inability to wake from sleep

Weakness or numbness in the extremities

Loss of coordination

Loss of control over bladder or bowel

Constant headache or a headache that gets worse

Repeated vomiting or nausea

Convulsions or seizures;

Expansion of one or both pupils of the eyes

Clear liquid discharge from the nose or ears

Symptoms Children

Infants and young children with brain damage may lack communication skills to report headaches, sensory disturbances, confusion and other symptoms. In a child with traumatic brain injury, one can observe:

Change in nursing or eating habits

Persistent crying

Unusual irritability or easy

Change in ability to pay attention to

The inability to be comforted

Change in sleeping habits

Feeling sad or depressed

Loss of interest in favorite toys or activities

When to see a doctor

Always consult your doctor if you or your child has received a blow to the head. Seek emergency medical attention if signs or symptoms of a head injury after a recent injuries to stroke or other head.

The terms "mild", "moderate" and "serious" is used to describe the effect of the damage of brain activity. Injury "Mild" brain remains a serious injury that requires urgent attention and an accurate diagnosis.