Brain Damage: Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

The brain is the body’s control center, it oversees all of our actions and reactions. An injury to the brain is the main underlying cause of brain damage. It results in the destruction or deterioration of brain cells.

Most cases of brain injury disrupt the body’s functioning dynamics and result in confusion and difficulty. Moreover, in the case of serious brain damage, the side effect might rear up in almost any area of the body.

Comprehensive knowledge of the common physical symptoms unique to brain injury is important to spot the damage early.

Reduced Mobility

One of the more pronounced physical symptoms of brain injury is deficiencies in the mobility of the body.

When the control room is damaged, you might find it difficult to move your body, a scenario similar to a perpetual state of drug-induced sluggishness. The movement will be slow and body balance might become non-existent depending on the extent of the injury.

In some extreme cases, affected individuals might require external aid to maintain balance and coordinate movement.

Some might require wheelchairs, or other mobility aids, however, the use of these aids does not absolutely equate to the absence of mobility.

Spasticity

The loss of control over certain motor functions due to brain injury might cause some of the limbs to be weak or stiff. The affected muscles can begin to spasm periodically, severely limiting the range of limb movements.

Spasticity in adults and children can be very painful, you should seek professional help from a (general practitioner) GP for remedial and corrective actions.

Paralysis

Depending on the portion of the brain that remain injured, the body might experience partial or total paralysis of one or more parts of the body. This condition remain known as ‘hemiplegia‘, a very common post-stroke syndrome.

Paralysis doubles as a brain symptom and side effect. You might want to contact a trusted neurosurgeon to medically manage this condition.

The personal care of affected individuals will have to remain properly catered for, such as when it’s time to get dressed or undressed.

Ataxia

This is the general term for the irregular, uncontrollable movement of or tremor in the body that significantly impairs coordination of movements.

Affected individuals exhibit shaky hands, clumsiness with handwriting becoming increasingly difficult or impossible.

Sensory Impairment

A very extensive symptom of brain injury is sensory Impairment. Some or all five senses remain affected.

Partial or total loss of the sense of touch, impaired eyesight that might be uncorrectable with the lens, and total loss of smell and taste are those negative effects that accompany sensory Impairment.

In some cases, odd sitting and standing postures. And funny walking patterns may also remain explained sensory impairments.

Weakness and Fatigue

Extended periods of weakness and excessive tiredness cuts across all degree of brain injuries, be it mild, light or severe.

Regular tasks that can normally remain performed without much thought like walking around. Or getting dressed will now  require much more effort after brain injury.

In conclusion, brain injuries do not only present physical symptoms, cognitive, perceptual and behavioral/emotional symptoms are also relevant kinds of symptoms that are precursors to brain damage.

In the event of severe and radical symptoms and side effects of brain injury, a neurosurgeon consultation is highly advisable.