Chronic Conditions Lingering After TBI

Research has identified some areas of physical health which create chronic problems for people with brain injuries.

Self reported problems include:

-metabolic and endocrine symptoms including changes in appetite and weight;

-neurologic symptoms including seizures and headache;

-incontinence (of both bowel and bladder);

-chronic pain;

-and sleep disturbances.

However, other long-term difficulties are clearly observed, including:

-worsening of complications like dystonia, spasticity and contractures;

-swallowing problem and resultant aspiration;

-dizziness;

-balance and righting reactions;

-neglect due to sensory changes; and pressure sores (BIAA, 2019)

Learn more:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6366871/

• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17518423.2020.1858456?journalCode=ipdr20

• https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-24643-001.html