Aphasia After Brain Injury: Understanding Language Difficulties & The Recovery Process

shop-mgr2023-01-09T11:53:08+08:00 Aphasia after brain injury can occur when the areas of the brain that control language are impacted, which commonly occurs after a left hemisphere TBI. There are many types of aphasia; some affect the ability to produce language while others affect the ability to understand it. Because there are various types of aphasia and many different symptoms survivors can experience, it’s important to work closely with a Speech-Language Pathologist for a proper diagnosis and rehabilitation plan. This article will guide you through the three most common types of aphasia after brain injury and how to manage them. What Causes Aphasia After Brain Injury? Aphasia is...

How Long After Head Injury Can Symptoms Occur? Understanding the Timing of the Aftermath

shop-mgr2023-01-03T15:14:25+08:00 Each year, traumatic brain injuries affect between 64 and 74 million individuals throughout the world. Although some survivors are able to fully recover soon after their injury, others experience long-lasting effects. Because recovery is different after each TBI, many survivors are left wondering, how long after head injury can symptoms occur? This article will cover everything you need to know about the timing of post-TBI symptoms. What Symptoms Can Occur After Head Injury? A number of secondary effects can occur after traumatic brain injury. These effects depending primarily on the severity (mild, moderate, or severe TBI) and location of damage to the brain. Two of the most common...

Post-Traumatic Hypersomnia: Understanding Excessive Sleeping After Head Injury

shop-mgr2023-01-09T11:49:48+08:00 Excessive sleeping after head injury can raise concern for both the survivor and their loved ones, however, sleeping allows the body to rest and the brain to heal. It also helps the brain conserve more energy, which is essential during TBI recovery. When excessive sleeping after head injury persists, it may be diagnosed as post traumatic hypersomnia, which can include daytime fatigue and sleeping more than the usual recommended 8 hours at night. This article will discuss some of the causes and contributing factors of post traumatic hypersomnia, while also exploring the benefits of sleeping a lot after a head injury, and...

Understanding Changes in Temperature Regulation After Brain Injury

shop-mgr2023-01-03T15:13:28+08:00 When the hypothalamus becomes damaged after a brain injury, some survivors may feel too cold or too hot or may even alternate between the two. The hypothalamus plays a critical role in temperature regulation but when it’s been impacted, it may not be able to control or prevent body temperature from increasing or decreasing. This article will discuss how a brain injury can cause changes in body temperature, along with some of the symptoms and management techniques to help regulate temperature. How a Brain Injury Can Affect Body Temperature To understand changes in temperature after brain injury, it first helps to know how temperature is...

Understanding Potential Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury

shop-mgr2023-06-07T11:10:07+08:00 There are various complications of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that may arise immediately after the event or later in recovery. The risk of developing complications is impacted by many factors, such as the location and severity of the brain injury. This article will discuss potential medical complications of traumatic brain injury including physical and neurological conditions, as well as degenerative diseases. It will further discuss possible management techniques that can be used to help treat the complications of TBI. Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Complications Every brain injury is different, therefore every survivor experiences a unique combination of secondary effects. The effects that occur are...