Category: TBI Side Effects

Post-traumatic cervical dystonia (also known as spasmodic torticollis) is a serious movement disorder that can occur after TBI. It’s a condition that causes the muscles

Apraxia is a possible secondary effect of brain damage that causes difficulty with executing coordinated muscle movements. Apraxia can manifest in a number of different

Amnesia is one of the many secondary effects of head injury that a person can experience. While it is a normal part of recovery from

Emotional problems after traumatic brain injury are some of the most complicated secondary effects to deal with. A brain injury can make individuals suddenly angry and

Respiratory problems are a dangerous complication of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). They most commonly arise after an injury to the brain stem. To help you

Light sensitivity is a common problem after a head injury. However, sometimes the symptoms of light sensitivity can be hard to recognize, as they often

Left neglect (a type of hemispatial neglect) refers to a disorder of attention that causes a person to have difficulty noticing, attending to, and responding

Storming after brain injury is one of the ways a patient’s body responds to the stress of a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It causes

Spasticity is an uncontrolled stiffening of muscles caused by a disruption of signals from the brain. The onset of spasticity after traumatic brain injury (TBI)

If you have ever experienced sensory overload after brain injury, you are not alone. Hypersensitivity to stimulation often occurs after TBI because your brain is