Most of the thousands of traumatic brain injuries that happen every year are mild. Mild traumatic brain injuries are commonly called concussions. While most people recover from their concussion symptoms quickly, for some, the symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even...
People who experience traumatic brain injuries have various symptoms, and some face challenges with vertigo. Difficulties with vertigo perception can cause imbalance and nausea, along with other symptoms. Until now, doctors have not diagnosed the specific type of...
In October, a St. Louis woman died after a car crashed into her place of employment. After finishing her shift at an urgent care center, she walked outside when a driver lost control and struck her. The driver was allegedly intoxicated. She suffered catastrophic...
Coping with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is incredibly challenging. The symptoms of a TBI vary widely between each patient, and they can include anxiety, depression, pain, loss of cognitive function, headaches, and severe fatigue among many other symptoms. Those who...
People who experienced traumatic brain injuries are at a higher risk of developing other types of neurological diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. In addition to these neurological diseases, it appears as though dementia and...
