If you have suffered a blow to the head as a result of a fall, motor vehicle accident, assault, or unintentional blunt trauma and are experiencing certain symptoms, you have likely suffered some form of brain injury.
Symptoms of brain injury include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Loss of coordination
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Memory loss
- Decreased ability to concentrate, focus, or pay attention
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Loss or decreased senses of smell or taste
- Mood swings
- Depression or anxiety
- Difficulty in understanding what is said
- Difficulty in finding the right word to use to express a thought
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Change in sleep patterns
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Weakness, numbness in fingers or toes
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Slurred speech
Brain injuries also occur as a result of strokes. Warning signs include:
- Numbness or drooping on the side of the face
- Speech difficulties
- Muscle weakness on one side of the body