Brain injuries are the result of an external physical force to the head, which could be caused by anything from a fall that causes you to strike your head to a car accident that causes severe movement of the head. Be sure to seek medical attention after any head injury. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts. Symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, or sudden onset of slurred speech or confusion. If you think you are having a stroke, seek immediate medical attention.
Treatments are available that can lessen the damage caused to the brain.
Post-stroke rehabilitation aims to overcome resulting disabilities, and can include physical, occupational and speech therapy. MS most often strikes women between the ages of 30 and 50. Symptoms can include fatigue, numbness, loss of coordination, muscle weakness, and loss of vision. An individual diagnosed with MS may receive physical or occupational therapy services to regain functional skills lost during an exacerbation. Concussions A concussion results from an external force to the head, which causes the brain to strike the skull.