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What is acquired childhood aphasia?
Acquired is due to an identifiable cause (e.g., trauma, brain bleed, head injury, etc). Developmental is inborn and there is no identifiable cause to the aphasia.
A disorder affecting the comprehension end use of words?
The disorder you are referring to is likely aphasia, which is a condition that impairs a person's ability to process language. It can affect both understanding and producing language, leading to difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding others. Aphasia is often caused by brain damage, such as from a stroke or head injury.
What has the author Henry Head written?
Henry Head has written: 'Aphasia and kindred disorders of speech' -- subject(s): Aphasia, Speech disorders
What does closed head injury refer to?
Closed head injury refers to TBI in which the head is hit by or strikes an object without breaking the skull.
What efects memory?
Having an Injury to the head, alcohol, drugs.
Could a head injury cause a metallic taste in your mouth?
I had a head injury, which caused bleeding in the ears. Went to Ear/Nose doctor and was notified that having a metallic taste in my mouth is normal with a head injury.
What is Aphasia?
Aphasia is a language impairment caused by neurologic damage, usually to the left hemisphere of the brain. It can effect how a person comprehends language (receptive) or uses language (expression). It can also cause a "global" impairment of language (effecting both reception and expression). Aphasia is commonly diagnosed in the early stages of recovery after a stroke or a head injury. People typically receive speech therapy to improve their language skills. Prognosis for improvement varies based on type and location of brain injury and severity of lesion.
Can a 4 year old get epilepsy after getting a head injury a month before having seizures?
A head injury can cause seizures at any age. This is one of the reasons why when a child bangs their head, they should be checked out
Is it okay to remove staples from head injury without the aide of a doctor?
No you need a docter
What is the medical term for the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury?
intracranial injuryTraumatic Brain injury is usually called just that, unless it affects only a portion of the brain. In example, Broca's Aphasia, or difficulty in speaking, has been associated with frontal damage
You feel cold after head injury?
After my head injury I have cold sensations internally
Can you receive a coup contra coup injury from having your head whipped back and forth in a rear end collision?
YES
