Recognizing Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries range in severity, and the effects may come on quickly or appear days/weeks after the injury.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that affects how the brain functions. TBIs usually results from a sudden blow or concussive force to the head. TBIs can range from mild to severe, and the effects may come on quickly or first appear days/weeks after the injury. Although many TBIs are caused by random events, like a car wreck, sometimes a TBI is caused by negligent healthcare providers.
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Common Causes of TBIs Related to Medical Negligence
As discussed above, a blow to the head, penetration of a foreign object, a sudden movement of the head/neck, and/or shaking could cause a TBI. For example, a common cause of TBIs in infants is a doctor’s misuse of forceps during delivery. Additionally, medical professionals may fail to recognize that a patient suffered a TBI, which could lead to uncontrolled bleeding within the patient’s brain.
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Each TBI can have different symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms include the following:
Loss/Change in Cognitive Skills
Memory loss or gaps in memory are not uncommon after a TBI. Altered judgment and reasoning are also common consequences of a TBI. This includes the ability to pay attention, problem-solving, organization, plan, and decision-making. Language and communication issues, both understanding others and getting others to understand you, are also associated with TBIs.
Personality Changes
A traumatic brain injury can change a victim’s personality in several ways. The extent of these changes depends on where in the brain the injury occurred. Damage to the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and hippocampus causes aggression and struggles with impulse control. Increased aggression, depression, anxiety, and mood swings are symptoms TBI victims face even years after their injury.
Trouble Sleeping
Studies have shown that approximately 75% of TBI patients develop some type of sleep disorder shortly following the injury, including insomnia, excess fatigue, and/or drowsiness.
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