Head trauma in babies can be the result of many intentional and accidental actions. Shaken Baby Syndrome is one form of serious head trauma. Early in life, the infant’s head is very tender due to fontanels, or soft spots. A soft spot is a section of the baby’s skull that has not ...
Mental disorders.If you’redepressed, have trouble paying attention, or worry constantly, you have a higher chance of addiction. You may turn to drugs as a way to try to feel better. A history of trauma in your life also makes you more likely to have addiction. ...
Concussions are fairly common. Some estimates say a mild brain trauma is sustained every 21 seconds in the U.S. But it's important to recognize the signs of a concussion so you can take the proper steps to treat the injury. There are some common physical, mental, and emotional symptoms a...
When an injury occurs, loss of brain function can occur even without visible damage to the head. Force applied to the head may cause the brain to be directly injured or shaken, bouncing against the inner wall of the skull. The traumacan potentially causebleedingin the spaces surrounding the ...
(after meal in older adults) Nutritional deficiencies (B-12 and folic acid) Neurally mediated (long time standing) Shock Stress/traumaSigns/Symptoms: Dizziness or light-headedness Loss of consciousness/syncope Diaphroesis (excessive perspiration) Nausea Blurred vision Lack of concentration Fatigue ...
For children, the experience of being treated for an overdose may have been frightening. They need help in coping with the traumaas well as learning from the mistake. Following up with their pediatrician can reduceanxietyand also be a good learning experience. The same is true for their parent...
A study found that the majority of notorious serial killers had sufferedheadinjuries in childhood. Elaine Whitfield Sharp, defense attorney and expert in head trauma cases, said that these early injuries are connected to a lack of empathy in later life. She explained, “It doesn’t matter wheth...
Change in sleep patterns Difficulty sleeping Norton Children’s Neurosciences Patients from across the country and around the world come to Norton Children’s for neurology and neurosurgery care. Learn more “Young kids are susceptible to concussions as the result of all kinds of trauma,...
Infants and young toddlers can also show changes in behavior. For example, they may become overly fussy without any explainable cause. This might also be a sign of some other trauma that isn't abuse. If you don't know which it is, perhaps get a child psychologist's opinion. Obsession wi...