Sequelae of brain injury

Injury to any part of the body can cause a series of problems, so timely treatment is necessary, and special attention should be paid to the sequelae of brain injury. When the brain is injured, if the problem is serious, the patient will experience many symptoms. For example, if a cerebral concussion occurs, there will be vomiting and dizziness, and the mood will be particularly unstable. More serious cases may even lead to coma, and medical treatment should be sought promptly.

The sequelae of brain trauma, also known as post-traumatic brain syndrome, refers to a group of autonomic dysfunction or mental symptoms that persist for a long time in patients with brain trauma after the recovery period. The sequelae of brain trauma include slow reaction, headache, nervousness, irritability, concentration disorder, memory loss, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms. Neurological examinations were unremarkable and neuroradiological examinations were unremarkable. If this group of symptoms persists for more than 3 months after the brain injury without improvement, it is called post-traumatic brain syndrome. Usually, these patients suffer from mild or moderate closed head trauma without serious neurological damage.

symptom

1. Brain concussion syndrome: A brief loss of consciousness occurs after a brain concussion, which usually recovers within 30 minutes. After waking up, the patient cannot recall the situation at the time of injury or the moments before the injury. Patients may experience headache, vomiting, dizziness, irritability,

The sequelae of brain trauma include emotional instability, lack of self-confidence, inattention, and autonomic nervous system symptoms such as pale skin, cold sweat, decreased blood pressure, slow pulse, shallow and slow breathing, etc.

2. Coma caused by brain trauma: Coma of varying duration may occur after brain trauma. During the process from coma to recovery, there may be drowsiness, confusion, delirium, etc. The disturbance of consciousness may be mild or severe and may fluctuate.

3. Delirium caused by brain trauma: Delirium usually comes from coma or drowsiness. Some patients' behavior during delirium reflects their pre-illness occupational characteristics. Many patients are resistant, noisy, and uncooperative, while others are more aggressive. There may be horrific hallucinations, and severe patients may have confused excitement or even intense impulsive violent behavior. Delirium may be replaced by other disturbances of consciousness, such as trance and dreamlike states.

4. Amnesia syndrome caused by brain trauma: Its most prominent feature is the fabrication based on amnesia, and the patient is often irritable. Its duration is shorter than that of alcoholic amnesia.

5. Subdural hematoma caused by brain trauma: It can occur soon after the injury, and headache and drowsiness are common. Occasionally it is accompanied by delirious motor excitement, and about half of the patients have papilledema. Chronic subdural hematoma is characterized by drowsiness, dullness, memory loss, and in severe cases, symptoms of global dementia. Some patients have slightly elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure, increased protein count, and a yellow appearance.