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Traumatic brain injury
Damage to the brain after trauma, meaning direct hits to the head, or a shockwave to the head from an explosion.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Can the effects and symptoms of traumatic brain injury come and go, on different days?
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What are some good websites for families who have a member with traumatic brain injury?
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Could it be that a traumatic brain injury starts to have rapid mental deteriation 10-12 years after the brain injury?
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What activities would be recommended for a person recovering from a traumatic brain injury to gain back functionality?
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I'm having trouble concentrating after mild traumatic brain injury, what's wrong?
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When I was 18 I had a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident. Is any further recovery after 3 years likely?
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When can you have a drink after a traumatic brain injury? The accident was 2.5 months ago. No memory problems, balance is good. Done with OT.
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