Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an insult to the brain, not of a degenerative or congenital nature but caused by an external physical force that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, which results in an impairment of cognitive abilities and/or physical functioning. A TBI can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning.
These impairments may be temporary or permanent, and can cause partial or total functional disability or psychological maladjustment. Causes of TBI include:
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Cognitive and LanguageDifficulty with attention and concentration Difficulty with memoryDifficulty with confusionDifficulty with problem solvingDifficulty with decision making and judgmentDifficulty with word findingDecreased awareness of deficits Difficulty understanding conversation
Physical Functions Difficulty walkingDifficulty with coordination or balanceDifficulty with swallowing Changes in visionChanges in hearingHeadache and/or dizzinessFatigueParalysis or weaknessSlurred speech
Psychosocial BehaviorNegative changes in social skills and/or relationshipsAnger/stress management issuesIncreased impulsivityDecreased initiation Change in sleeping patternsBehavioral and mood changesRestlessness and/or agitationAnxiety and/or Depression