Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Anywhere between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions occur in the country every year. Because the brain is a critical part of your health and wellbeing, it's important to take any TBI very seriously. TBI is usually the result of a direct blow to head or a violent jerking of the head that affects normal brain function. A concussion is a type of TBI and is very common among children, because of their ... [Read More]
Neurological Disorders
Causes Of Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a serious condition in which fluid builds up in the brain. It affects people of all ages, from infants to adults, with over 1,000,000 people living with the condition in the United States. It can cause a number of symptoms, including pressure on the brain, leading to damage. There are different types of hydrocephalus, although the exact cause of the condition is still not completely understood. What Is Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal ... [Read More]
Recovery From a Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can affect your brain function, cause a host of symptoms, and even put your life at risk. Concussions happen when your head is moved in a forceful and sudden manner or if it collides with something. As a result, you experience inflammation in the skull, which is typically temporary. Concussions are most common in car and sports accidents. Concussion Symptoms Concussions typically cause you to have concentration, memory, coordination, and balance ... [Read More]
What Is an Arteriovenous Malformation?
Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the organs and cells of your body, and then your veins carry the oxygen-depleted blood back to your heart and lungs for reoxygenation. Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a condition where there is an entanglement of blood vessels that can interfere with your normal blood flow. The entanglement can occur anywhere in your body, but it most commonly occurs in the brain or spine. Because this entanglement creates a vulnerability in the ... [Read More]
Top 5 Causes of Brain Damage
There are different reasons why someone can experience brain damage, from an injury at birth to a catastrophic brain injury or even cancer as an adult. Brain damage can be mild or severe, temporary or long-lasting. Any kind of brain damage or injury must be treated swiftly by an experienced medical professional in order to stop further damage to the brain. Here are some leading causes of brain injury or damage: Physical Injury Physical trauma to the skull and the brain can result in mild, ... [Read More]
