Common Causes | Ways to Minimize One of the common symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is significant emotional changes. It may take the form of mood swings or can manifest in depression, anxiety, frustration or anger. What are the common causes of these emotional changes? … [Read more...]
Near-Infrared Light Therapy for Treatment of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Cutting Edge Technology Shows Promise for Improved Cognitive Function In the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury, much of the medical care can typically focus on alleviating symptoms, while letting the brain and body take care of much of the healing. Therapies typically focus on helping improve … [Read more...]
Can Video Games Help with Recovery from a TBI?
The Pros and Cons of Video Games after a Traumatic Brain Injury When you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury, one of the things you expect is an increased sensitivity to light. For that reason, your doctor may recommend that you minimize your exposure to screens, such as television monitors, … [Read more...]
The Impact of a Concussion on Your Food Choices
Will a Traumatic Brain Injury Give You a Sweet Tooth? There are many common symptoms of a concussion—fatigue, nausea, increased sensitivity to light and sound, cognitive dysfunction. But one that many people also experience is a change in food preferences or cravings. Surprisingly, many concussion … [Read more...]
Sensitivity to Sound and Light after a Concussion
What You Can Expect after a Traumatic Brain Injury Scientific studies consistently show that increased sensitivity to both light and sound are commonly reported by individuals who have suffered a concussion or TBI. Though the incidence of sound sensitivity, or phonophobia, is slightly higher (50%), … [Read more...]
Vertigo as a Post-Concussion Symptom
What Is Vertigo? What Causes It? How Can It Be Treated? It happens to about one of every two people who suffer a traumatic brain injury or concussion. In the days, weeks, months and even years after your injury, you'll do something and suddenly feel like the entire world is spinning around you. You … [Read more...]
The Potential Personality Changes after a Traumatic Brain Injury
The Common Personality Changes | What Causes Them The brain is a delicate and complex organ, controlling both physical and mental capabilities. It should come as no surprise, then, that when you've suffered a bump or blow to the head, you may experience changes in your personality. Among the most … [Read more...]
Gender and Traumatic Brain Injury
Are Men or Women More Likely to Suffer a TBI from Similar Activities? Though men and women are and should be equal in many ways, research indicates a critical area where they have significant differences—the susceptibility to traumatic brain injury and the severity of the consequences to a bump or … [Read more...]
Can a Concussion Lead to Hydrocephalus?
Fluid Retention in the Brain after a TBI | Impact and Treatment It’s a common occurrence in the body after an injury—you’ll experience swelling or inflammation at or near the location of the injury. It’s typically the result of the increased movement of fluid and white blood cells to the injury and … [Read more...]
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury
Waiting to Get Care Can Lead to Unnecessary Complications There’s a common myth that, unless you lose consciousness after a bump of blow to the head, you haven’t suffered a concussion or TBI, so you don’t need to see a medical professional…a little rest and the injury will heal on its own. That’s … [Read more...]