A coma refers to a state of deep unconsciousness that can occur after a brain injury. When an individual is comatose, they do not show
Attention problems are a common secondary effect of brain injury. They can make it challenging to complete everyday tasks, maintain conversations, and affect your performance
Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of bladder and/or bowel control. It is a common secondary effect of brain injury that can affect one’s independence
Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects one’s ability to produce or understand language. It is most commonly associated with damage to the left hemisphere,
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive neurological condition associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries. While it has gathered widespread attention because of its relation to
Post-traumatic cervical dystonia (also known as spasmodic torticollis) is a serious movement disorder that can occur after TBI. It’s a condition that causes the muscles
Emotional problems after traumatic brain injury can be complex secondary effects. A brain injury can cause a wide variety of emotions, from sudden anger to feeling
Breathing problems are a dangerous complication of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). They most commonly arise after an injury to the brain stem. To help you
Light sensitivity is a common problem after a head injury. However, sometimes the symptoms of light sensitivity can be hard to recognize, as they often
Left neglect (a type of hemispatial neglect) refers to a disorder of attention that causes a person to have difficulty noticing, attending to, and responding
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