Our brains are incredibly delicate organs. It is not only responsible for controlling our body’s primary motor functions and sensory nervous system but also helps us process information. When you injure your head in an accident, the impact may cause minor or major trauma on your skull and brain tissues.
In this blog, we will discuss two common forms of head and brain injuries caused by car accidents:
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)
Medically recognized as one of the most devastating types of traumatic brain injury (TBI), a DAI happens when your brain experiences a rapid shift and rotation inside your skull during the accident.
In this process, your brain’s “axons” or nerve fibers start to stretch and tear, disrupting your brain’s normal functions on a cellular level. Most individuals with a diffuse axonal injury become comatose or experience serious cognitive impairments.
Brain hematomas
When you experience a severe injury to the head, blood vessels in or around your brain can tear and rupture. This type of TBI causes your blood to clot and lead to excessive pressure on your brain.
While your injury’s symptoms mostly depend on the rate of bleeding, eight common symptoms of brain hematomas include vision changes, weakness, vomiting, confusion, severe headaches, excessive drowsiness, slurred speech and seizures.
Seek medical care as soon as possible
Since head and brain injuries are complex and can vary from minor to severe, recognizing your symptoms early and acting promptly can help provide you with proper diagnosis and treatment for your condition.
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