A bump, jolt to the head, or any other form of penetrating injury to your head can be traumatic. Traumatic Brain Injury is a major cause of disability in the US. About 30% of all injury deaths are due to brain trauma. Everyone is potentially at-risk of brain injury.
Brain trauma can last a few days or a lifetime. It impairs thinking, memory, body movements, vision, hearing and even emotions. It is important to learn how to recognize, respond promptly, and get help to recover fully from a Traumatic Brain Injury or concussion. So, if you have had a brain injury recently or in the past, make sure you keep an eye on your physical and emotional responses.