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Why No Brain Injury is Mild

Head injuries are often described depending upon the degree of their severity. While describing a brain injury as "minor" or "mild" may be accurate when discussing the initial event, classifying a brain injury as mild is misleading. In other words, maybe the bump on the head did not appear to be serious, but the damage progressing inside the skull is anything but mild. Kansas City brain injury victims should be aware of the serious nature of the injury.

Damage to brain tissue can continue to progress for up to 72 hours following the onset of the trauma. What may be described by the average observer as a slight injury can actually turn into a debilitating condition with lasting results. Brain injuries do not end once the victim has regained consciousness, or once the senses have returned. For up to three days, swelling of brain tissue and even bleeding can go on undetected. Damage on a cellular level is also possible (and harder to uncover).

Delayed symptoms can affect brain injury patients even after a visit to the emergency room. Unfortunately, the often hectic environment can lead to emergency room mistakes like failing to inform a brain injury patient that he/she should return for a follow-up visit the next day. Unless a patient is advised of the symptoms to watch out for, they may not be aware that signs of damage can manifest up to 72 hours after the incident. Amnesia may occur hours after the injury. Unconsciousness, a big sign that something is wrong, can go unnoticed in uninformed patients whose loved ones assume they are just sleeping. Signs of confusion may present hours later as well.

If a brain injury patient comes into the emergency room reporting only minor symptoms, their medical records may not reflect the full extent of the injury. Misleading and incorrect records often result, hampering treatment for issues that can develop later down the road.

A blow to the head or a fall is not necessary for a brain injury to occur. When a brain is violently shaken or jarred by external forces, such as sudden acceleration or stopping, nerves and brain tissue may become stretched or torn. The brain, which sits surrounded by space between itself and the bones of the skull, can impact the skull in such circumstances resulting in a serious injury. Damaging effects from a whiplash injury such as this can go undetected unless doctors perform adequate testing on the patient.

Long term, disabling ramifications of brain injuries render the term "mild brain injury" a misnomer. Every injury involving the brain carries potentially devastating results. Every effort should be made to screen for signs of damage to the brain and surrounding tissues. If you or a family member has suffered from a traumatic brain injury, contact the Kansas City brain injury lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys by calling 888-348-2616 for your free no obligation consultation. For more information, download a free copy of the resource guide 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.

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