Although it is rare, some TBI patients can develop high blood pressure after head injury. In this article, you will learn some of the causes
Spasticity is an uncontrolled stiffening of muscles caused by a disruption of signals from the brain. The onset of spasticity after traumatic brain injury (TBI)
A seeming lack of emotion is a common symptom of brain injury. However, most people with brain injury lack of emotion do not lack emotions.
Brain injury survivors who experience foot drop after TBI have difficulties with lifting the front portion of their foot. This may cause the toes to
Lack of empathy after brain injury can cause TBI patients to appear more self-centered than they intend. Brain injury and lack of empathy should not
Heat sensitivity is a common problem for many TBI patients. After a brain injury, you may be more vulnerable to problems such as heat rash,
Paranoia is a rare but serious complication of TBI. It causes a person to have exaggerated suspicions of the people around them, especially their loved
Weight loss after brain injury can interfere with your recovery. Too much weight loss can be associated with muscle deterioration. In this article, we consider
Excessive sweating after a head injury is a symptom of dysautonomia. This condition causes automatic bodily functions, such as sweating, to malfunction. Although there are
Does a brain injury affect a person’s intelligence? Brain injury can affect many cognitive abilities that make it more difficult for a person to learn
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