Anyone who has suffered a blow to the head, has fallen on his or her head, or has been in a situation, such as a car accident, where deceleration has occurred, should get checked by a doctor. Because the effects of traumatic brain injury aren’t always immediately apparent, it’s better to be safe than sorry. The quality and immediacy of treatment following a traumatic brain injury can have a significant effect on the survivor’s long-term outcome.
Symptoms of traumatic brain injury can be immediate, or they can appear after several days or weeks. Common symptoms of traumatic brain injury include:
Any time loss of consciousness occurs after an accident, the victim should be taken immediately to an emergency room. Other symptoms that indicate emergency care is needed include: