Question

How do you interpret what happens to the brain when brain damage takes place? What symptoms, either biological or psychological, help a clinician create a clinical picture for a particular patient?

Answer 1

When there is a brain damage following symptoms appear . patient will complains like this.

Physical symptoms

1. Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes.
2. No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented.
3. Headache.
4. Nausea or vomiting.
5. Fatigue or drowsiness.
6. Difficulty sleeping.
7. Sleeping more than usual.
8. Dizziness or loss of balance.

Sensory symptoms

• Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears, a bad taste in the mouth or changes in the ability to smell
• Sensitivity to light or sound

Cognitive or mental symptoms

• Memory or concentration problems
• Mood changes or mood swings
• Feeling depressed or anxious

Brain injury can be classified as follows.

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by an external force -- such as a blow to the head -- that causes the brain to move inside the skull or damages the skull. This in turn damages the brain.
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) occurs at the cellular level. It is most often associated with pressure on the brain. This could come from a tumor. Or it could result from neurological illness, as in the case of a stroke.