Yes, some people can recover from a traumatic brain injury, but they might face a lifetime of problems. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range in severity from a mild concussion with no loss of consciousness to a moderate TBI that causes long-term cognitive struggles to a severe TBI that may cause “bruising, torn tissues,… Read More
Can You Recover From a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Lightning Strike Acquired Brain Injury
A lightning strike can cause brain damage by affecting the function of the central nervous system, motor neurons, and peripheral nerves. Lightning can also cause the heart to stop, cutting off the oxygen supply to the brain. In either case, the result may be a lightning strike acquired brain injury. While a lightning strike acquired… Read More
Heart Attack Acquired Brain Injury
A heart attack can cause an acquired brain injury in a matter of a few minutes. When the heart stops or changes to a rhythm that will not support adequate blood flow, the brain must do without oxygen-rich blood. This damages the affected areas of the brain, causing a heart attack acquired brain injury (ABI)…. Read More
Head and Neck Trauma Acquired Brain Injury
Head and neck trauma can cause an acquired brain injury (ABI) in a number of ways. From a direct blow to the head to a hypoxic injury, the trauma can be catastrophic. Even a closed head wound may cause significant damage to the brain. In cases where the oxygen or blood supply to the brain… Read More
Electrical Shock Acquired Brain Injury
An electrical shock can lead to an acquired brain injury (ABI) in two different ways. The initial jolt of electricity to the body can affect the central nervous system, motor neurons, and other nerves, as well as their control centers in the brain. These areas are damaged, often leading to a permanent impairment after high… Read More