If you have recently suffered from a head injury, it is vital that you are able to recognize the characteristics of TBI (traumatic brain injury). While you might feel fine, there is a chance that you might be suffering from damage that you aren’t aware of. TryMunity is here to help educate you about traumatic brain injuries and the effects that they can have on the human body.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

There are different levels of traumatic head injuries. With mild TBI you can lose consciousness anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Even if you don’t lose consciousness, there’s still a chance that you might feel disoriented or confused. Other symptoms include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleeping more than normal
• Problems with concentrating and your memory

Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

The characteristics of a TBI (traumatic brain injury) that is moderate or severe can appear within the first few hours or the first few days after the head injury. There might be convulsions or seizures, a loss of coordination, an inability to wake up from sleep, and the draining of clear fluids from the ears as well as the nose. Those affected might also experience slurred speech, unusual behavior, and constant confusion.

Children

A child or infant might not be able to tell that something is wrong, which is why it is also important to be educated on infant and child symptoms for brain injuries. Such symptoms can include:

• Depressed or sad mood
• A shift in nursing or eating habits
• No longer being interested in the same activities or toys
• Altered sleeping patterns
• Constant crying
• Being unable to pay attention

Now that you are aware of the characteristics of TBI (traumatic brain injury), you have a better idea of when you should head to a doctor. Join the TryMunity community today for additional information on traumatic brain injury. What you learn just might save your life or someone else’s.