What To Do If You Suspect A Brain Injury?
There are essentially two types of brain injury : Traumatic Brain injury, known as TBI or Acquired Brain Injury known as ABI. Cases of TBI are caused by blows to the head that in turn, cause the brain to move inside the skull. ABIs are most often associated with pressure being placed on the brain and sometimes come from strokes or other neurological issues. Both types of brain injuries can lead to changes in physical, perceptual, cognitive and behavioral functions. If a brain injury is suspected, it’s important to watch carefully for any of these symptoms: Physical Symptoms
- Headache
- Extreme mental and/or physical fatigue
- Tremors and seizures
- Sleep disorders
- Slurred speech
Perceptual Symptoms
- Balance issues
- Inability to sense time
- Changes in hearing, vision or touch
- Spatial disorientation
- Pain sensitivity
Cognitive Symptoms
- Difficulty in understanding other people
- Shortened attention span
- Memory loss
- Difficulty expressing thoughts and/or processing information
- Problems understanding abstract concepts
Behavioral Symptoms
- Intolerance of stress
- Denial of disability
- Sluggish behavior
- Aggressive behavior
- Emotional reactions that are heightened or flattened
If these symptoms do not resolve quickly, the person may have a brain injury. Often, long-term physical and speech therapies are required to help the patient regain these functions and live a reasonably normal life. The cost of treatment may be high, so if assistance is needed, contact Rozek Law in Milwaukee to discuss the options that may be available to you and your family.
