What Are The Symptoms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
The symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury can be divided into three areas: Physical symptoms; Cognitive deficits (effects on brain function); and Behavioural changes. Physical Symptoms:The physical symptoms of brain injury can last for hours, days, weeks or months after the initial physical trauma. In some cases, the symptoms may be permanent. The physical symptoms of brain injury can include: Nausea;Vomiting;Dizziness;Headaches;Blurred vision; andFatigue. Cognitive Deficits: Mild traumatic brain injury can have significant effects on the normal cognitive functions of the brain. In other words, a mild traumatic brain injury can affect the brain’s ability to perform its normal role as the command center of the body. Typical cognitive symptoms of brain injury can include: Having difficulty paying attention;Problems with concentration;Perception problems;Difficulty with short term memory;Speech or language deficits ( for example searching for words); andProblems with executive functions
