Category: TBI Side Effects

Damage to Wernicke’s area of the brain can cause a unique type of language disorder known as fluent aphasia. With this disorder, a person can

Stutters are common speech disorders in early childhood, but they can also occur after a traumatic brain injury. Doctors refer to this type of speech

Agitation is a common behavioral problem that can occur after traumatic brain injury. Typically it appears during the early stages of brain injury recovery, but

Anosmia refers to a loss of the sense of smell. It can be caused by a brain injury, amongst other causes. This problem is commonly

Feeling cold all the time is a rare but possible secondary effect after head injury. Many head injury patients complain of feeling cold even when

Foot drop after TBI is caused by the inability to lift the foot — a movement known as dorsiflexion. This can make walking difficult. Treatment

Blurred vision in one eye  may occur after a head injury. There are several possible causes of blurred vision, some more serious than others. This

Tics after head trauma can cause a person to make sudden, repetitive movements or vocalizations. These movements are involuntary, although they do not always appear

Twitching after brain injury could be a sign of spasticity. But there are also other reasons your muscles could be twitching. In some cases, muscle

Pituitary dysfunction after traumatic brain injury can cause a wide range of problems. These issues can mimic the issues after a brain injury, making it