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Indications of TBI:

If your TBI is a closed head injury it may not be obviously apparent immediately following the accident. These injuries can be hard to identify in this case. You can have a mild brain injury without obvious symptoms but it is still a very serious concern. Here are some of the symptoms of different levels of TBI.

If you think you or a loved one may have a TBI from an accident call Retamar & Millian, P.A. today. 

Mild TBI Signs and Symptoms

• Temporary loss of consciousness – a few seconds to a few minutes
• A state of confusion, being disoriented or dazed
• Headaches
• Fatigue and/or drowsiness
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Sleep difficulty
• Speech problems
• Loss of balance and dizziness
• Blurred Vision
• Ringing in ears
• Taste and Scent changes
• Sensitivity to light and/or sound
• Memory and concentration struggles
• Mood changes and mood swings
• Depressed and anxious feelings

Moderate to Severe TBI Symptoms:

These can be in addition to mild symptoms and signs. They can appear within a few hours of the injury or days later.

• Temporary loss of consciousness – a few minutes to hours
• Persistent or worsening headaches
• Repetitive nausea and vomiting
• Convulsions and/or seizures
• Dilation of one or both pupils
• Clear fluids draining from nose and/or ears
• Unable to wake from sleep
• Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes
• Loss of coordination
• Profound confusion
• Unusual behaviors such as agitation or combativeness
• Slurred speech
• Coma or other consciousness disorders

Children's Symptoms of TBI

If an infant or child has suffered a brain injury they may not be able to communicate their symptoms and issues. If you are concerned about a child with possible TBI please look for:

• A change in eating or nursing habits
• Unusual or easy irritability
• Continued crying or an inability to be consoled
• Change in concentration and attention abilities
• Changes in sleep habits
• Seizures
• Sadness or depression
• Unusual drowsiness
• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed toys and activities