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Severe head trauma can result in cognitive impairments such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and reduced problem-solving abilities, which may affect overall intelligence levels. However, intelligence is a complex trait influenced by multiple factors, and the impact of head trauma can vary from person to person. Rehabilitation and cognitive therapy may help mitigate some effects of head trauma on intelligence.
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Can trauma cause an infarct in the brain?
Yes. Infarction is a state of tissue death due to no blood supply to that area. A trauma to any area of the body can cause the obstruction of blood flow to that area, hence causing an infarction. Though the brain is heavily protected, brain infarction can occur.
How long after head trauma can a subdural hematoma develop?
A subdural hematoma can develop within hours to weeks after a head trauma, but it commonly occurs within the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury. It is important to monitor for symptoms of a subdural hematoma like headaches, confusion, and neurological deficits in the days following a head injury.
What makes a man unconscious?
Unless you are a doctor or other medical practitioner you do not. Unless of course you have a strange yearning for prison food.
What is the meaning of weak in the head?
"Weak in the head" is an informal idiom that means someone is not very intelligent or has poor judgment. It suggests that the person is not very mentally sharp or capable.
Are people with big heads retarded?
Albert Einstein actually did have a big head. However there are other reasons for a head to be large than being intelligent. The only way to know if someone is smart or not smart is an IQ test. And it only matters to their teachers or possibly their doctor.
Can head trauma cause a meningioma?
can blunt force trauma causemeningiomas
What can cause a head trauma?
Anything that can hit your head with enough force.
Can horses harm people?
Yes, horses can harm people in several ways. A horse can trample a person, kick a person in the head and cause severe trauma and even death.
Do you bleed from your nose and mouth when drowning?
Drowning victims usually do not bleed from the nose or mouth. However, severe head trauma or chest trauma could cause this effect.
Why is atropine sulfate given?
why is atropine used on an adult with severe head trauma and severed spinal cord?
How can you die from not wearing a helmet?
By crashing and hitting your unprotected head.If you have an accident, crash or simply come off your bike and your head hits a solid object, unprotected by a crash helmet, it can cause severe head trauma and possibly death.
If you drop an real anvil on someone's head would it kill them?
Yes, dropping a real anvil on someone's head would likely cause severe injury or death due to the heavy weight and force of impact. It can cause significant trauma and damage to the skull and brain.
Can head trauma cause bipolar disorder?
Extremely doubtful, unless the trauma produced anxiety or insecurity, which are bipolar triggers.
What is the leading cause of anosmia in adults?
Anosmia occurs in about 10% of head trauma injuries, and head trauma is a leading cause of anosmia in young adults. In older adults, the disorder is generally caused by viral infection.
Can severe head trauma make a person gay?
No. Severe head trauma can have many odd affects. Those who have experienced this type of injury, depending on the location of the trauma can experience extreme personality changes, uncharacteristic bouts of rage, sudden and uncontrolled cursing or uncharacteristic use of language, preoccupation with sex, sleeplessness, compulsiveness, obsessiveness, paranoia, hallucinations, and other manifestations.
When can vascular malformations occur?
Vascular malformations can potentially occur many years after radiation therapy to the brain. Additionally, it is also assumed that severe or repeated head trauma can cause cerebral capillaries to bleed.
Can a severe blow to the head cause brain damage?
A severe blow to the head can definitely cause brain damage. It can cause swelling, which can ultimately lead to death. I know someone that this happened to.
