After suffering from a blow to the head, it is crucial to get medical attention. After all, head injuries can often lead to brain injuries which might have dire consequences if left unchecked.
In particular, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have the potential to leave you with life-long issues. In severe cases, it might even kill you. Thus, you must know what signs to look for which may indicate a severe TBI.
Mayo Clinic sheds light on the most common symptoms that traumatic brain injury sufferers may experience. These signs divide into physical, mental and behavioral symptoms. With a TBI, all symptoms are noticeable. Many are even immediately noticeable due to their severity. This sets it apart from mild brain injuries, which sometimes go without notice for days.
Physically, a TBI victim experiences many symptoms. This can include headache, nausea and dizziness. They may also have numbness in the extremities, especially the hands and feet. On top of that, splitting headaches that increase in intensity and do not go away happen often. These victims may sometimes have mismatched dilated pupils. Clear fluid can also drain from the ears and nose.
Mentally, confusion is the biggest indicator of a TBI. Victims often have no idea what happened, where they are or even who they are if the injury is bad enough at the time. Consciousness disorders also happen often, such as comas. Victims may have trouble focusing and concentrating, too.
Behaviorally, victims may lash out, grow aggressive or behave in an agitated way. Confusion may also cause panic and depressive spirals. For any of these signs, you want to seek immediate medical attention to prevent long-term damage.
If you've been injured due to the negligence of others, don't hesitate to reach out to Sarkisian Law Offices. Our team is ready to provide you with a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and outline the legal options available to you.
Remember, you don't have to navigate this alone. Sarkisian Law Offices is here to fight for your rights and help you rebuild your life after a personal injury.
We have been handling personal injury cases in Indiana for over 40 years and are committed to getting the best possible outcome for our clients.
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