Traumatic brain injury (patient information)

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Traumatic brain injury

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Traumatic brain injury?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Deekshitha Manney, M.D.[[2]]

Overview[edit | edit source]

What are the symptoms of Traumatic brain injury?[edit | edit source]

What causes Traumatic brain injury?[edit | edit source]

Who is at highest risk?[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

When to seek urgent medical care?[edit | edit source]

Treatment options[edit | edit source]

Medications to avoid[edit | edit source]

Patients diagnosed with recent intracranial trauma should avoid using the following medications:

  • Alteplase
    If you have been diagnosed with recent intracranial trauma, consult your physician before starting or stopping any of these medications.


Where to find medical care for Traumatic brain injury?[edit | edit source]

Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition

Prevention[edit | edit source]

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?[edit | edit source]

Possible complications[edit | edit source]

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