Lack of Insight After Brain Injury: Causes and Treatments for Anosognosia

shop-mgr2023-01-03T15:42:48+08:00 Lack of insight, also known as anosognosia, causes significant problems for people suffering from brain injury. This cognitive deficit may impair a person’s self-awareness about the effects of their injury. In severe cases, the person might not even realize they have any disability at all. Lack of insight can also have a serious, negative impact on TBI recovery. That’s why it is crucial to learn ways to help your loved one manage their difficulties. Today you’ll learn the different causes of anosognosia after brain injury, plus some strategies to help the person improve their self-awareness. Causes of Lack of Insight After Brain Injury Insight (specifically of one’s...

Hallucinations After Head Injury: Causes, Types, and Treatments

shop-mgr2023-01-03T15:36:08+08:00 Psychiatric issues, such as delusions and hallucinations, are common after head injury, especially in the early stages of recovery. In this article, we will discuss the most frequent causes of hallucinations after a traumatic brain injury and what you can do to treat them. Causes of Hallucinations after Head Injury Hallucinations cause a person to see, hear, smell, or feel things that are not present. The experiences may seem real, but they are creations of the mind. Hallucinations are most frequently experienced by schizophrenia and Parkinson’s patients, but they can also occur after a brain injury. The following are a few of the most common...

Autonomic Dysfunction After Concussion: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

shop-mgr2023-01-09T15:34:11+08:00 Autonomic dysfunction is one of the many possible side effects of a concussion. It occurs due to damage of the autonomic nervous system. Unfortunately, most people with autonomic dysfunction do not recognize its symptoms, and therefore live with it for years without seeking treatment. To help you better understand this problem, you’re about to learn the causes and symptoms of autonomic dysfunction after concussion. What is the Autonomic Nervous System? Autonomic dysfunction (also called dysautonomia) refers to a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The autonomic nervous system is a network involving the amygdala, hypothalamus, and brain stem, among other areas int he brain. It controls...

Understanding Dysphagia After Head Injury: Why It Happens & How to Recover

shop-mgr2023-01-09T15:27:19+08:00 Dysphagia is a common physical effect of brain injury that makes it difficult for patients to swallow on their own. It often affects people in early stages of severe brain injury recovery. To help you manage dysphagia after TBI, this post will discuss the causes and treatment methods. It’s important to work with a qualified speech therapist to diagnose and treat dysphagia after brain injury. To provide an idea of how your speech therapist may treat dysphagia, this post will also share some exercises that help improve your swallowing skills. What Causes Dysphagia After Head Injury? Before we can discuss treatment for dysphagia after a head injury, we...

Understanding Loss of Taste and Smell After Head Injury: Treatment & Coping Methods

shop-mgr2023-01-09T15:08:48+08:00 Loss of taste and smell after a head injury is often overlooked by doctors. Most patients in the hospital do not initially realize that their sense of smell is diminished, and physicians are typically more concerned with their life-threatening injuries. As a result, many people do not receive a diagnosis for several weeks after their head trauma. However, while losing your sense of smell might not appear serious, it can cause weight loss and other impairments to a person’s quality of life. This article will explain the causes of loss of smell and taste after TBI. It will also show you what...