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Red flags you may have a hidden brain injury after a car accident

Vehicular accidents have the potential to be deeply traumatic events, causing both emotional and physical wounds. In the confused aftermath of such an incident, it can be difficult to know what to do next. One of the most important but often neglected steps you need to take is to seek medical attention. Even if you feel fine and see no visible signs of harm, you may have an internal injury, such as a hidden brain injury. What are physical indicators to look out for? Traumatic brain injuries result from impacts to the head, which are not uncommon in wrecks. While they can penetrate...

24 February

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How can you cope emotionally after a car accident?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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After getting into a car accident, you may suffer physically from any injuries you incur. You may also have a difficult time feeling like your life will return to normal within a limited amount of time, and this can result in emotional trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.1 million emergency room visits related to car accidents occurred in 2020, and many of those injured also experienced emotional difficulty following a collision. After a car accident, it is important that you take steps to heal physically as well as emotionally. Talk about the accident It may be difficult to...

30 December

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What are some warning signs of spinal cord injuries?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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After suffering from a fall or sudden impact, a person may begin to notice that their body does not feel the same as it did before. Noticing the early signs of spinal cord injuries is important to prevent further pain and complications. Whether someone has issues with their lungs or legs, a hurt spine can influence their mental and physical health. Bowel and bladder problems According to the Mayo Clinic, a person’s legs and lower half of their body can suffer greatly after a spinal cord accident. This can also lead to a weaker bladder, which can affect how much someone can control...

16 November

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What types of vision problems can occur after a TBI?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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Changes in your eyesight can alter your ability to live the life you became accustomed to. You may have to seek new employment, hobbies and find new ways to function daily. Your vision not only makes sense of what you see, but it also aids in your ability to think and move. An accident can affect your vision in various ways, including damaging parts of the brain involved in perception and processing. Changes in your ability to move Vision problems can impact your ability to remain balanced or to move through spaces. The TBI might make it difficult for you to judge where...

09 November

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What signs can you associate with traumatic brain injuries?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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One accident can completely change the course of your life, particularly if the accident causes injury to your brain. A traumatic brain injury results from violent blows to the head, often due to car accidents, slip and fall accidents or assault. Traumatic brain injuries can involve trauma to the outside of the skull or penetrating trauma. Unfortunately, the signs of TBI do not always appear right away. Some symptoms do not appear until days or weeks after the initial injury. Cognitive signs of TBI Confusion is a sign of traumatic brain injury but can also be a symptom of post-traumatic stress after an...

26 August

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Which factors improve the chances of recovery for TBI victims?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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If you sustain a traumatic brain injury, you might deal with the repercussions for the remainder of your life. Making a full recovery will depend largely on the severity of your injury and the accessibility of treatment. Knowing some of the ways you can improve your chances of an optimal recovery may help you identify your next steps. With adequate support, you can still live a good life despite your injury. Rehabilitation and physical activity TBIs vary in severity depending on the location of the injury, the duration of time that passes before receiving emergency medical treatment, age and the presence of existing...

15 July

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How can a brain injury create memory problems?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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Some people manifest physical symptoms after sustaining a brain injury. They can suffer vomiting, loss of balance or seizures or convulsions. However, your experience with a head injury may be different. You do not have physical issues, but you do suffer problems with your memory. Movies and television often depict amnesia as losing almost all memory of the past. As MSKTC explains, in real life a traumatic brain injury usually affects the ability to form new memories. Failure to remember current details Your long-term memory consists of what you have learned or done over the course of your life. By contrast, your short-term...

19 May

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Identifying the signs of traumatic brain injury

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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Car accidents are one of the largest contributors to traumatic brain injuries in North Carolina and throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 64,000 deaths involving traumatic brain injuries in 2020. That calculates to approximately 176 brain injury deaths every day. Even minor fender benders can cause brain trauma. In some cases, people may not know they have a brain injury until several days or weeks following the accident. It is helpful to know how to spot the signs of brain damage so you can seek medical attention as soon as possible. How is...

19 April

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How can TBIs affect cognition?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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When you experience a TBI, you may face difficulties with cognition. According to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, cognition is your ability to know and think. This may include your ability to concentrate, remember things, plan events, organize or communicate your thoughts. Following a TBI, there are various ways the injury may affect you. How TBIs affect communication Many people struggle with communication following a TBI. You may find it hard to think of the right word or stay on topic during a conversation. You may misinterpret what others say or misunderstand sarcasm to make matters worse. Try to train yourself to...

23 March

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How can you prepare for a healing back injury?

Posted by Chris Proffitt

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Dealing with a back injury is one of the most major setbacks to everyday life. Such a huge number of people experience these issues that back pain serves as the number one reason for call-outs from work across the globe. On top of that, the healing process for a back injury is often lengthy and difficult. This creates many problems, especially for workers. Factors that affect healing Cleveland Clinic looks into the healing process of back injuries. Of course, the process of healing a back injury will differ depending on several factors. This includes where the injury occurred, how it happened, the severity...