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Symptoms

Once someone receives a blow to the head, any number of signs can indicate a brain injury. It's also possible that there may not be any obvious indication at first. But most brain injuries do reveal symptoms that help people diagnose and treat brain injury. A brain injury can affect a person physically and psychologically, and sometimes the symptoms don't appear immediately.

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Can Symptoms of TBI Show Up a Few Years After an Injury?

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Why Does Everything Hurt So Much After Brain Injury?

Changes in Taste, Smell, and Hormones After Brain Injury

Changes in Taste, Smell, and Hormones After Brain Injury
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