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Would you know if you suffered from the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury? If you have experienced any of these conditions, you may be suffering from a MTBI or TBI injury. Find out now...

Your body's movements, thoughts, behavior, and senses are controlled by your brain. In the event your brain suffers a traumatic injury, your body can experience a wide array of physical and psychological symptoms. The most immediate physical symptoms are bruising and swelling, creating pressure inside the skull. While the injured brain tissue expands, it pushes against the inside of the skull and causes even more damage.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (MTBI)
The effects and symptoms of a MTBI injury (concussion) include any or all of the following:

A short period of unconsciousness
Loss of memory or amnesia with respect to events immediately before or after the accident that caused your injury
Headaches
Disorientation and confusion
Dizziness or loss of balance
Blurred vision, bad taste in the mouth, or ringing ears (sensory problems)
Mood changes
Difficulty concentrating

Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
When your injury is moderate to severe, the symptoms may include all of the above and also the following:

Persistent headaches
Nausea and vomiting for prolonged periods of time
Involuntary convulsions and/or seizures
Unable to awaken from sleep
Dilation of pupils in one or more eyes
Slurring of speech
Weak or numb extremities
Loss of coordination or balance
Confusion
Aggressive behavior leading to agitation and/or combativeness

Children's Symptoms
Detecting brain injuries in children is often more difficult since children have difficulty verbalizing or communicating their symptoms. Instead they may act out in the following ways:

Refuse to eat
Listless or cranky
Altered sleep patterns
Poor school performance
Loss of interest in favorite toys or playtime activities

When Should You See a Doctor?
You should always err on being on the safe side. Therefore, you should always be checked by a doctor if you have been struck in the head and you should seek emergecy care if your symptoms include any of the following:

Involutary convulsions
Weakness or numbness in extremities
Uncontrollable vomitting
Slurring of speech

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