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Can Symptoms of Hypopituitarism Present Years After a Brain Injury?

Symptoms of hypopituitarism — a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce normal amounts of some or all of its hormones — would most likely show up soon after a TBI.

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Symptoms

Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

Why Does Everything Hurt So Much After Brain Injury?

More than 50 percent of people suffer from chronic pain disorders in the years following a brain injury. Getting the right treatment can be complex, but doable.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

Traveling at the Speed of Light

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. If you have had a TBI, prepare for a very short flight. The rest of you, well, make yourself comfortable for the next few hours."

Does TBI Cause PTSD?

Dr. Jack Tsao says that, to date, there is no research showing that TBI directly causes PTSD but there may be a higher likelihood of someone with TBI developing PTSD.

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Can Ritalin Help Mitigate Brain Injury Symptoms?

Learn about the risks and benefits of taking Ritalin after a brain injury.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

BrainSTARS: Gross Motor Control

If your child has TBI-related gross motor control issues, provide as much supervision and support as necessary for safety.

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BrainSTARS: Fine Motor Control

Minimize or eliminate fine motor activities that are very difficult for your child with TBI.

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What Variables Determine Issues with Sexuality After a Brain Injury?

Age, gender, time since injury, independence in activities of daily activities, depression, and self-esteem all played a role in issues of sexuality following a brain injury.

Fatigue After a Brain Injury Can Make Everything Feel Worse

People with fatigue after TBI feel like they are more disabled than those with other TBI-related symptoms that don’t include fatigue.

Caregiving for Someone Whose Nose Doesn't Always Know

When the Nose Doesn't Know: The Observant Caregiver

Traumatic brain injury makes quirky seem quirkier, especially when a person is in the initial months of recovery. Rosemary learned that Hugh's loss of his sense of smell came with both dangers and quirkiness.

The Pathology of TBI-Related Seizures

Dr. Amy Wagner talks about seizures — a common complication after a brain injury, especially one that is more severe or from a penetrating injury — and how and why they develop after injury.

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Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a common symptom of TBI. Learn when hearing aids can help and what other treatments are available.

Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

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Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and How Does It Relate to TBI?

Learn about this uncommon form of chronic pain and the various treatments available to help.

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Headaches

Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

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The Capgras Delusion: You Are Not My Wife!

Injury to the brain can result in a person believing close relatives are imposters. This phenomenon is called the Capgras Delusion.

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Why Am I Having Seizures Seven Years Post-Brain Injury?

Five to 10 percent of people who have had a TBI later experience seizures. Learn what the risk factors are.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

Can the Brain Itself Feel Pain?

Although the brain has no pain receptors itself, it is the main tool the body uses to detect and react to pain — physically and emotionally.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

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Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

Heterotopic Ossification: Why Are Some People with TBI More Susceptible?

Learn the risk factors for heterotopic ossification.

Goal Setting and Coordination of Care: Tone Management in Brain Injury

Learn about the recent advances in treating and managing brain injury-related spasticity.

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Sleeping Problems

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Exit Wounds: A Survival Guide to Pain Management for Returning Veterans and Their Families

"I don't measure how far I have come by goals achieved .... For me, what counts is that pain no longer rules my life," so writes Iraq veteran Derek McGinnis.

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Can Symptoms of Hypopituitarism Present Years After a Brain Injury?

Why Does Everything Hurt So Much After Brain Injury?

Traveling at the Speed of Light

Does TBI Cause PTSD?

Can Ritalin Help Mitigate Brain Injury Symptoms?

BrainSTARS: Gross Motor Control

BrainSTARS: Fine Motor Control

What Variables Determine Issues with Sexuality After a Brain Injury?

Fatigue After a Brain Injury Can Make Everything Feel Worse

Caregiving for Someone Whose Nose Doesn't Always Know

The Pathology of TBI-Related Seizures

Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?

What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and How Does It Relate to TBI?

The Capgras Delusion: You Are Not My Wife!

Why Am I Having Seizures Seven Years Post-Brain Injury?

Can the Brain Itself Feel Pain?

Physical Effects of Brain Injury

Balance Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury

Post-TBI Hearing Loss Treatments that Can Boost Your Quality of Life

Heterotopic Ossification: Why Are Some People with TBI More Susceptible?

Goal Setting and Coordination of Care: Tone Management in Brain Injury

Increased Muscle Spasticity After Traumatic Brain Injury

Changes in Taste and Smell After Brain Injury

Is Hypersomnia a Symptom of a Brain Injury?

Exit Wounds: A Survival Guide to Pain Management for Returning Veterans and Their Families