(S06.2) Diffuse brain injury
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Diagnosis diffuse brain injury is diagnosed Men are 30.98% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis diffuse brain injury
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis diffuse brain injury
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease diffuse brain injury - Men and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features diffuse brain injury
Diffuse brain injury - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - diffuse brain injury
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- CT Scan
- MRI
- EEG
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
- Blood Tests
- Angiography
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Manage symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and disorientation
- Provide physical therapy to improve balance, coordination, and mobility
- Provide cognitive therapy to improve memory, concentration, and problem solving skills
- Provide speech therapy to improve communication skills
- Provide occupational therapy to help with daily activities and job skills
- Provide psychological counseling to manage the emotional and behavioral effects of the injury
- Prescribe medications to manage pain, seizures, and other symptoms
Diffuse brain injury - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease diffuse brain injury
No corneal reflex
(Ache, Pain, Discomfort, Uneasiness, Unease, Soreness, Tenderness, Irritation, Stiffness, Aching, Throbbing, Prickling, Trouble, Agony, Suffering, Misery, Anguish, Distress)
No corneal reflex is a condition in which the eyes do not respond to a stimulus, such as a finger or cotton swab, placed on the cornea. This is usually a sign of damage to the facial nerve or a decrease in the sensation of the cornea. It may also be caused by a lack of tear production, which can lea...
Diplopia
(Double vision, Seeing double, Ghost images, Dual vision, Diminished vision, Blurred vision, Split vision)
Diplopia is a condition where a person experiences double vision. It manifests as two overlapping images of a single object and can be horizontal, vertical, or rotary. It may develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of conditions including stroke, brain injury, and eye muscle di...
Dysarthria
(Slurred speech, Mumbled speech, Slowing of speech, Impaired articulation, Poor articulation, Difficulty speaking, Difficulty articulating, Difficulty enunciating, Poor pronunciation, Speech impediment, Speech difficulty)
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder caused by impaired control of the muscles used for speech. It is characterized by slurred, slowed, or otherwise distorted speech. Symptoms may include difficulty articulating words, difficulty controlling the volume of speech, and difficulty forming words. Dysar...