Category: Brain Injury

You go to the doctor because you're experiencing unfamiliar or debilitating symptoms, and they diagnose you with one relatively minor condition. Later, you find out that you're suffering from something worse. Or perhaps you undergo what is typically a pretty straightforward operation, yet your surgeon or the anesthesiologist does something wrong, causing you to suffer brain damage. These are just two of many examples of ways in which healthcare provider negligence can leave patients with unexpected problems they have to deal with. Below, we highlight the types of[...]

Brain injuries are categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, but make no mistake—there is no such thing as a minor medical issue when a brain injury is involved. Any time a child is exhibiting symptoms of a brain injury, it is a medical emergency and should be treated as such. As a parent, it is important to familiarize yourself with the signs of brain injury in a child. If your child suffers a serious fall or blow to the head and you notice any of the symptoms discussed[...]

As a parent, you want to protect your child from everything in the world, especially harm. Unfortunately, accidents can’t always be avoided, and your children can get hurt. When they sustain minor injuries, healing can be easy, and they can return to normal rather quickly. However, if they suffer from a brain injury, their entire lives could change in an instant. (more…)

When your concussion symptoms last longer than the expected recovery time, it’s possible you have post-concussion syndrome (PCS). These are also known as persistent post-concussive symptoms. While concussions can be mild and heal relatively quickly, sometimes their symptoms last past when your doctor said you should be recovered by. Since this injury deals with your brain, it’s important to talk to your doctor immediately to see if you have PCS. (more…)