Follow us: hu Improving life after brain injury Need to talk? 0808 800 2244 Donate Home About brain injury Individuals Types of brain injury Types of brain injury An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury caused to the brain since birth. There are many possible causes, including a fall, a road accident, tumour and stroke. Traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury). There are many possible causes, including road traffic accidents, assaults, falls and accidents at home or at work. The effects of a traumatic brain injury can be wide ranging, and depend on a number of factors such as the type, location and severity of injury. Other forms of acquired brain injury Acquired brain injury covers all situations in which brain injury has occurred since birth, and includes traumatic brain injury as well as tumour, stroke, brain haemorrhage and encephalitis, to name a few. The effects are often very similar to those of traumatic brain injury, but there are key differences that make treating and coping with acquired brain injury quite different. Find out more Get more information on some of the common causes of acquired brain injury: Traumatic brain injury Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury) Find out more Mild head injury and concussion Essential information on the causes, effects and possible complications of mild head injury, also known as concussion Find out more Stroke A stroke is an emergency condition in which there is a disruption of blood supply to part of the brain, leading to brain injury. Find out more Brain aneurysm A brain or cerebral aneurysm occurs when the wall of an artery or blood vessel in the brain is weakened, causing it to swell into a blister-like shape Find out more Brain haemorrhage A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain either as a result of ruptured aneurysm, known as a haemorrhagic stroke, or following a significant blow to the head. Find out more Brain tumour A brain tumour is an abnormal mass of tissue inside the skull, which is caused by cells dividing at an increased speed. Find out more Carbon monoxide poisoning CO exposure can lead to hypoxic brain injury. This section explains what CO poisoning is, its symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it. Find out more Encephalitis Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, most often caused by infections. Find out more Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is caused by a buildup of fluid inside the skull, which can increase pressure and cause damage to the brain. Find out more Hypoxic and anoxic brain injury If the oxygen supply is interrupted, the functioning of the brain is disturbed immediately and irreversible damage can quickly follow. Find out more Meningitis Meningitis is a bacterial, viral or fungal infection that can cause inflammation of the protective membranes that line the brain (the meninges). Find out more Related resources Carbon monoxide poisoning Hypoxic brain injury Mild brain injury - a guide for GPs Mild head injury discharge advice Brain injury and me Stories of life after brain injury Supporting you Find out how Headway can help Effects of brain injury Find out more Friends of Headway Individual membership Join/Renew Contact Us t: 0115 924 0800 e: enquiries@headway.org.uk Help us improve life after brain injury. Donate Improving life after brain injury 0808 800 2244 Call our free helpline 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Or email helpline@headway.org.uk Join our online Community 27k Likes 25k Followers 3k Subscribers Privacy policy Cookies Terms & Conditions Accessibility Contact Us Resource centre Find a Headway Approved care providers Charity shops Fundraising comments, feedback and complaints Vacancies Join our mailing list Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (Charity no. SC 039992). Headway is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 2346893. © Copyright Headway 2021 - Site designed and developed by MEDIAmaker By clicking 'Accept All Cookies’ you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. This will help us to offer the best possible experience and develop more of the information you need. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings