Traumatic Brain Injury :
a life-changing event that can affect anyone

A severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) requires a targeted therapy program.

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (SHT) is a Neurological disease that can affect anyone of any age. It is usually caused by a blow or other traumatic injury to the head or body.

The degree of damage can depend on various factors, including the type of injury and the force of the impact.

Treatment options

It is always advisable to see a doctor after an accident involving a head injury, even if everything seems fine at first. The doctor will advise you on what to watch out for in the weeks following the accident.

In severe cases, the patient will be treated in hospital and your doctor will give you advice on further measures.

If you are suffering from serious consequences of a traumatic Brain Injury , inpatient Rehabilitation can help you Recovery and regain lost functions.

At cereneo, we first assess your resources and impairments before our Interdisciplinary team of medical experts develops a tailored Rehabilitation plan that focuses on the areas where you are experiencing difficulties, in order to achieve the best possible Recovery of the entire brain.

Depending on the severity of the event, there may be no symptoms or only mild ones. Some symptoms appear immediately after the incident, others only after several days or weeks. Typical symptoms that can occur in connection with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) : Physical and sensory symptoms:
  • Unconsciousness lasting from a few minutes to several hours
  • Persistent or worsening headaches
  • Repeated nausea, vomiting, dizziness
  • fatigue
  • Loss of balance or coordination
  • Problems with speaking or seeing
  • Light sensitivity
  • Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
  • cramps or seizures
  • Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes
  • Clear fluids that come out of the nose or ears
Cognitive, behavioral, or psychological symptoms:
  • Deep confusion
  • Problems with concentration or memorizing things
  • Mood swings
  • Inability to wake up from sleep, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, or increased sleepiness
 

Traumatic Brain Injury can be caused by many different events:
  • Falls, e.g. from a ladder, a bed or stairs,
  • Traffic accidents,
  • Sports accidents, e.g. during football, skiing, hiking, skateboarding or other high-impact sports,
  • physical violence
 

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