Traumatic Brain Injury
Definition of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury (or TBI) is an injury to the head that affects the way the brain works. TBI can range from mild to severe.
Causes of TBI
TBI is caused by a sudden bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a sharp object that pierces the brain. Not all head injuries cause TBI.
Symptoms of TBI
TBI can change your brain in many ways. TBI can change the way you think, feel, act, and move. Symptoms can range from brief confusion and a headache to seizures and being unconscious for a long period of time.
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