Moderate traumatic brain injuries last around one to 7 days with memory loss until the person regains their memory.
A person with moderate traumatic brain injury may be unconscious for around 15 minutes to 1 hour.
A moderate or severe TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a penetrating injury (such as from a gunshot) to the head.
In the United States, severe TBIs are linked to thousands of deaths each year.
Some people can recover from severe brain damage although it can take several months to a few years to recover after the severe brain damage.
Although in other cases of severe brain damage the person may not recover and may be like a vegetable in the vegetative state.
Despite initial hospitalization and inpatient rehabilitation services, about 50% of people with TBI will experience further decline in their daily lives or die within 5 years of their injury.
Some of the health consequences of TBI can be prevented or reduced.
An MRI can sometimes show an old brain injury years after the brain Injury occurs.
An MRI can see subarachnoids hemorrhages, bleeding in the brain, old parts of brain damage that where parts of the brain have basically form scarring.
That will show up on an MRI often.
When you have brain damage you can usually tell by the symptoms which include being disorientated, confused and not being able to tell where you are or what time it is or you may be confused about who some people are.
Other signs and symptoms of brain damage include.
Persistent headaches.
Extreme mental fatigue.
Extreme physical fatigue.
Paralysis.
Weakness.
Tremors.
Seizures.
Sensitivity to light.
Once the brain has been injured it takes around 6 months for the brain to fully heal although it may take up to a year or even less in some cases depending on how severe the brain is damaged.
Your brain can sometimes heal itself from brain damage if the brain damage is not very severe.
In more severe cases of brain damage the brain cannot heal itself and a person will usually not recover from too severe brain damage.
Some ways to get rid of fluid on the brain naturally include.
Take flavonoids, plant compounds that have been shown to reduce brain inflammation.
Balance blood sugar.
Food sensitivities.
Balance hormones.
Heal your gut and promote good gut bacteria.
Anti-inflammatory nutrients.
Get functional neurology help for a brain injury.
Brain Swelling and fluid on the brain can sometimes be treated with medication and rest.
Brain swelling can be very difficult to treat.
It can also cause irreversible damage.
The swelling can occur throughout the brain or in certain areas.
You can survive a swollen brain if you get treatment soon enough.
If you think you have a swollen brain it is a medical emergency and you should either call for an ambulance or get to the hospital right away.
The quicker you get treatment for the swollen brain the higher chance you have at surviving the swollen brain.
When the brain receives a powerful blow, swelling occurs just as it would in other parts of the body.
Because the skull cannot expand, the brain tissue swells and the pressure inside the skull rises.
This is known as increased intracranial pressure, or ICP, which can prevent blood from flowing to the brain.
When you have brain swelling you may know by the symptoms of brain swelling.
The signs and symptoms of brain swelling include.
Headache.
Neck pain or stiffness.
Nausea or vomiting.
Dizziness.
Irregular breathing.
Vision loss or changes.
Memory loss.
Inability to walk.
If you think you or someone has brain swelling you need to get to the emergency room to get checked out because it's serious.
Although most times when you fracture your skull you will know it, it is sometimes possible to fracture your skull and not know it.
Some people have fractured their skull and then not known about it for awhile.
A skull fracture may go entirely unnoticed to a carer or even to a doctor if there are no clinical signs.
A skull fracture can only be seen on an x-ray and so if there is no reason to x-ray (no swelling/bruising) it may not be found.
Hitting your head can cause a brain bleed and you may not even know about it.
Some people have hit their head and had a brain bleed and died as a result of not knowing about it.
Whenever you hit your head you should go to the emergency room and get a scan to check for any potential issues as it's better to find out that you don't have a brain bleed than die as a result of not knowing you have one.
Some ways you can tell if a head injury is mild or severe is in how long the head injury lasts.
A mild head injury or concussion may last only hours to seven to 10 days.
More severe head injuries and concussions may last weeks to months.
Symptoms of a mild head injury or concussion that can occur minutes to hours after injury may include memory loss, confusion, headache, dizziness, balance problems, nausea or vomiting, tiredness, crankiness, or irritability.
The average person has only 2 concussions in a lifetime although some people have had 3 concussions in their lifetime.
There is no set number as to how many concussions humans can have before they suffer permanent damage.
After all, some athletes experience symptoms for years after just one concussion, while others are seemingly okay after having more than one.
Having just one concussion is too many although if you have more than one concussion then you could suffer other health problems and brain problems as well.
The risks of sustaining multiple concussions are serious.
Research has shown that people who have multiple concussions are at an increased risk of long-term impairment, such as forgetfulness, “foggy” thinking, difficulty concentrating, balance issues, difficulty focusing and trouble with eyesight.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function.
Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination.
Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head.
Approximately 80 percent of concussions resolve over seven to 14 days, with an average of 10 days.
People with concussions should never return to sports or other physical activity sooner than one week from sustaining the injury.
Sleeping isn't dangerous when you have a concussion.
You won't slip into a coma or die if you go to sleep after getting a concussion.
It's safe for a concussed person to sleep if they are awake and can hold a conversation, and they don't have obvious concussion symptoms.
In general, any head injury associated with loss of consciousness, seizures, prolonged confusion or amnesia, neck pain, vomiting or numbness or weakness in arms or legs should be transported to the emergency room in an ambulance right away.
Seek emergency care for an adult or child who experiences a head injury and signs and symptoms such as: Repeated vomiting or nausea.
A loss of consciousness lasting longer than 30 seconds.
A headache that gets worse over time.
Your doctor will recommend that you physically and mentally rest to recover from a concussion.
Relative rest, which includes limiting activities that require thinking and mental concentration, is recommended for the first two days after a concussion.
The symptoms of a concussion include.
Headache or “pressure” in head.
Nausea or vomiting.
Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
Bothered by light or noise.
Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.
Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.