Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries at Azzolino
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), also known as Intracranial injuries, are in the headlines almost every day. TBI is generally the result of a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head. The brain is launched into a collision course with the inside of the skull, resulting in possible bruising of the brain, tearing of nerve fibers, and bleeding. A whiplash-type injury can result in a brain injury without even hitting the head.
Ranging in severity from mild (mTBI or mild traumatic brain injury), to severe life-threatening, each injury should be taken seriously. Regardless of the severity, all brain injuries can result in the compromise of normal brain function. Our physicians are at the forefront of TBI assessment and treatment. We provide a comprehensive approach to maximize healing and restoring function. Although difficult to detect with conventional imaging such as MRI or CT, we utilize advanced diagnostic modalities to identify damaged areas and formulate a customized neurological rehabilitation program to restore your health. We offer customized nutritional therapies and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to ensure optimal healing.
Symptoms of a brain injury include:
- Unconsciousness
- Inability to remember the cause of the injury or events that occurred immediately before or up to 24 hours after
- Confusion and disorientation
- Difficulty remembering new information
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Blurry vision
- Nausea and vomiting
- Ringing in the ears
- Trouble speaking coherently
- Changes in emotions or sleep patterns
The severity of symptoms depends on whether the injury is mild, moderate, or severe.
- Mild traumatic brain injury, also known as a concussion, either does not knock you out or knocks you out for 30 minutes or less. Symptoms often appear at the time of the injury or soon after, but sometimes may not develop for days or weeks. MTBI symptoms are usually temporary and clear up within hours, days, or weeks, but they can last months or longer.
- Moderate traumatic brain injury causes unconsciousness lasting more than 30 minutes. Moderate traumatic brain injury symptoms are similar to those of mild traumatic brain injury but more severe and longer-lasting.
- Severe traumatic brain injury knocks you out for more than 24 hours. Severe traumatic brain injury symptoms are similar to those of moderate traumatic brain injury but more severe and longer-lasting.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), USA:
- Every 15 seconds one American man, woman or child sustains a significant traumatic brain injury
- 2 million American adults and children suffer from traumatic brain injury annually
- Approximately one-third of injury-related American deaths are linked to TBI.
- 50,000 patients die annually in America as a result of TBI
- Roughly 230,000 hospitalizations occur annually as a result of TBI
- 1.1 million Americans are treated for TBI and released from an emergency department
- 2% of the US population lives with TBI-related disabilities
- Direct medical costs and indirect costs, such as lost productivity of TBI totaled an estimated $60 billion in the USA in 2000
- Among American children aged up to 14 years, TBI results in an estimated:
• 2,685 deaths,
• 37,000 hospitalizations
• 435,000 emergency department visits annually.
The total number of individuals with TBI who do not go to the emergency department, or who do not receive any care is unknown.
Scientists have not managed to identify effective medications to improve outcomes for such patients, despite the extent of the problem.
Patients from around the world have consulted Azzolino Chiropractic Neurology & Integrative Wellness and have had great success by our customized approach of neurological rehabilitation, nutritional, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Look no further. We have what it takes to help you heal.
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Sergio F. Azzolino
Dr. Sergio F. Azzolino is an internationally renowned clinician who has been serving his profession and patients from around the world since 1995. In 2012…