Traumatic Brain Injury and Intestinal Dysfunction: Can a Head Injury Cause Digestive Problems?

shop-mgr2023-01-10T09:28:16+08:00 There are various secondary effects survivors may experience after traumatic brain injury and intestinal dysfunction is among the most common. This can include a variety of digestive problems such as stomach ulcers, food intolerance, and gastritis, just to name a few. Though studies are currently being conducted to find the direct cause, there are many factors that contribute to gastrointestinal issues after TBI. Every brain injury is different, and therefore the effects and/or GI problems survivors experience also vary. Gastrointestinal problems are uncomfortable and can interfere with TBI recovery. Fortunately, there are coping mechanisms survivors can use to overcome traumatic brain injury...

Seizures After Head Injury: Understanding How a Post-Traumatic Seizure Can Occur

shop-mgr2023-06-07T11:14:31+08:00 Individuals may experience seizures after head injury depending severity and location of the injury. For example, an injury to the frontal lobe can increase the risk of a frontal lobe seizure. Generally, the more severe a traumatic brain injury, the higher the chances of developing a seizure. Understanding how a post traumatic seizure may occur can help you and your loved one take the necessary safety precautions. This article will discuss the potential causes of seizures after head injury, along with the various types and treatments. Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause a Seizure? In a simple answer, yes, a traumatic brain injury...

Tinnitus After Head Injury: Understanding Ringing In the Ear

shop-mgr2023-06-07T11:17:04+08:00 Many survivors may experience ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, after head injury. The sound may be steady, or pulsating, and it may seem as if it is coming from afar but only you can hear it. Tinnitus is a symptom of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a variety of factors. Therefore, proper treatment for tinnitus depends on the root/underlying cause. This article will discuss how auditory issues can occur, the potential causes of tinnitus after head injury, and possible management techniques to help you adjust. What Is Tinnitus After Head Injury? Approximately 53% of individuals who sustain a traumatic brain injury, especially...

Post-Traumatic Tremors: Understanding Shaking After Head Injury

shop-mgr2023-06-07T11:18:45+08:00 Tremors after brain injury, also known as post-traumatic tremors, are a rare side effect of TBI. They mostly occur after damage to the cerebellum. Sometimes, however, other movement disorders can cause symptoms that look like tremors but are in fact something else. Tremors are involuntary muscle contractions that create shaking movements in the head or other parts of the body such as the arms, legs, torso, and vocal chords. It can occur intermittently or be constant. Though it is often not a life threatening condition, it can be uncomfortable and disabling at times, interfering with daily activities. Fortunately, there are various treatment options...

Damage to Broca’s Area: Causes, Symptoms, & Rehabilitation Process

shop-mgr2023-01-10T09:27:54+08:00 Damage to Broca’s area, a small region located in the frontal lobe, can lead to a speech disorder known as Broca’s aphasia or expressive aphasia. Individuals with Broca’s aphasia have difficulty forming words and producing speech but do not struggle with comprehension. The severity of aphasia depends on the severity of the injury to the brain, however most symptoms can be managed and improved through speech-language therapy. This article will further discuss how damage to Broca’s area affects speech and language production and effective management techniques. What Is Broca’s Area? French scientist Pierre Paul Broca was among the first to provide evidence of the localization of brain function in...