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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Head Trauma

TBI, also known as acquired brain injury or head injury, is a result of sudden trauma that causes damage to the brain.

Depending on the damage to the brain, symptoms can range from mild to severe. A person suffering from mild TBI may experience:

• Headaches
• Confusion
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Blurred vision or sleepy eyes
• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Unpleasant taste in mouth
• Disruption in sleep patterns
• Mood swings
• Forgetfulness or lack of focus

Moderate to severe cases of TBI may display the aforementioned symptoms, and may also include:

• A persistent and intense headache
• Constant nausea or frequent vomiting
• Convulsions or seizures
• Trouble waking up
• Dilation of the pupils
• Slurred speech
• Loss of coordination
• No strength or feeling in the extremities
• An increase in confusion, mood swings, and restlessness

Specialist

Neurologist

Helpful Links

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tbi/tbi.htm

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