Brain Injury
What Are the Symptoms of an Undiagnosed Brain Injury?
Whether you were involved in a car crash, sports accident, boating accident, slip and fall, or any other type of accident, you may be at risk of a brain injury. While the accident itself may have been intense, frightening, and even overwhelming, it is important to be on the lookout for symptoms of a traumatic…
Read MoreUnderstanding Post-Concussion Syndrome
When a person experiences a concussion from a motor vehicle accident, construction accident, slip and fall accident, boating accident, or any other type of accident, they may develop a condition called post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome is a complex brain injury that may be difficult to pinpoint and diagnose due to its similarity to other medical…
Read MoreTypes of Brain Injuries Caused by Car Accidents in Chicago
When you’re in a car accident, your brain can suffer different types of injuries, like concussions, diffuse axonal injuries, skull fractures, and more. Even if you don’t feel hurt right away, it’s crucial to see a doctor immediately. These injuries can have serious consequences, and early medical attention can make a big difference in how…
Read MoreWhat Parents Should Know About Absence Seizures
While absence seizures are usually genetic, they can happen in people who have other conditions, such as PTSD, lack of sleep/ insomnia, severe stress, traumatic brain injuries, and more. To make things even more terrifying, absence seizures are most commonly found in children. If your child recently hit their head on an object or you…
Read MoreWhat Are These “Guardian Caps” the Bears Are Getting?
With football season back in full effect, it is time to talk about how the Chicago Bears are undertaking an initiative to ensure that their players are safe and protected during the games and practices. One of the new equipment pieces that was recently introduced is the guardian caps. These caps are a strategy to…
Read MoreDo Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase the Risk of Suicide in Women?
A recent report potentially links the suicides of young women to traumatic brain injuries. While reports like this are very alarming, it is important to know and be aware of the symptoms of these injuries as well as ensure that your family members and loved ones receive the proper help they need and deserve after…
Read MoreWhen Concussions Call for Legal Action
Concussions are types of traumatic brain injuries that happen for many reasons, including accidents, contact sports, and intentional violence. Sadly, domestic violence victims often sustain concussions for different reasons, such as getting hit in the skull by foreign objects, being thrown against walls or other objects, and sustaining punches to the head. A recent piece…
Read MoreTop Six Traumatic Brain Injury Complications
Perhaps you have had a concussion before or hit your head pretty hard. If you go to a doctor, they might prescribe you with observed rest for a while, perhaps some pain relievers, but there’s not much more to it than that, in most cases. Then there are some head injuries so severe that they…
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