What are some long-term consequences of a closed head injury? | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

People who suffer closed head injuries can experience a lifetime of problems. A very short list of these possible debilitating and disabling long-term effects includes

  • Chronic headaches
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Seizures
  • Vertigo
  • Personality changes
  • Memory loss
  • Difficulties with controlling emotions
  • Inability to learn and retain new information
  • Difficulties with completing tasks as simple as brushing teeth and dressing oneself
  • Paralysis

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