Strokes are a common non-traumatic cause of acquired brain injuries. When someone has a stroke, there is a blockage in the large blood vessels of the neck. This can happen because of a blood clot, hardening of the arteries, or other reasons. This blockage prevents adequate blood flow to the brain, so the brain goes… Read More
Can Airway Obstruction Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
Airway obstruction can cause acquired brain injury by stopping breathing and preventing oxygen from getting to the brain. Without oxygen, neural cells begin to die. This causes brain damage in affected areas. An airway obstruction acquired brain injury (ABI) can lead to either focal or diffuse brain damage. Common Causes of Airway Obstruction Airway obstruction… Read More
Can Venereal Diseases Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
Venereal diseases (i.e., sexually transmitted diseases or STDs) can cause serious acquired brain injuries (ABIs) in some cases. Not every STD can affect the brain and cause damage, and many can only cause these complications in rare cases. In general, two groups are at-risk for a venereal disease acquired brain injury: The person who suffers… Read More
Can Shock Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
Going into shock can cause an acquired brain injury by reducing the amount of oxygen-rich blood that reaches the brain. Without blood and oxygen, the brain quickly begins deteriorating. Neural cells die, and a shock acquired brain injury (ABI) can occur. This is one reason it is imperative that someone exhibiting signs of shock gets… Read More
Can Metabolic Disorders Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
Metabolic disorders can cause an acquired brain injury (ABI) when waste products build up in the brain. A brain injury caused by metabolic disorders can begin after birth and continue throughout life. A quick diagnosis and treatment can limit the brain injury in some cases. However, in others, the side effects of the disorder may… Read More
Can Meningitis Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
Meningitis can cause an acquired brain injury (ABI). Most cases of meningitis are caused by viruses or bacteria. Meningitis affects the meninges, the protective membranes of the nervous system. When infected, these membranes swell and create a variety of temporary and permanent problems for the brain and spinal cord. A meningitis acquired brain injury can… Read More