TBI, or a Traumatic Brain Injury, is the disruption of healthy cognitive ability or function due to a serious blow, jolt, or bump to the head. Any object or material that penetrates the brain can also cause a TBI. While mild Traumatic Brain Injuries cause temporary damage to brain cells, a severe TBI can create long-term complications that can present themselves immediately of have a delayed onset. Those suffering from a severe TBI may experience a wide range of symptoms, including loss of consciousness, vomiting or nausea, loss of coordination, weakness or numbness in the extremities, confusion, slurred speech, and agitation.
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