What Is TBI?


Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the result of a severe or moderate force to the head, where physical portions of the brain are damaged and functioning is impaired.  http://www.polytrauma.va.gov/definitions.asp#tbi   

TBI can be caused by any number of traumatic injuries including car accidents, combat blasts, severe seizure, or stroke.  Symptoms of TBI include: fatigue, headaches, memory issues, poor attention or concentration, dizziness, and irritability and emotional disturbances.  Depression is also very common with TBI.
http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/content/symptoms/tbi-symptoms.html

In addition, depending on the cause, TBI can cause physical disabilities, including loss of motor function, speech impairment, and vision impairment.  

If you have experienced a traumatic head injury and are concerned about symptoms, physical or emotional, please contact your health care professional.