More than 10 million people in the world annually suffer traumatic brain injuries, of which between 60 and 95 percent are minor, which doctors and the general public call concussions.
The journal PLOS One states that the consequences of moderate and severe injuries have been studied carefully, which is not surprising, since such injuries often lead to death and other serious health consequences. However, little is known about the long -term effects of mild brain damage.
But the results of a recent study by New Zealand scientists showed that 36 per cent of adults who experienced a mild concussion, even after eight years, complained of symptoms such as depression and anxiety. problems with ability to work.
Concussion can occur not only from bumps and impacts, from the steering wheel in a traffic accident or to a player’s knee during a fight. This can happen even if something suddenly changes direction, such as when it suddenly stops or jumps.
It became clear to the researchers that the cause of the concussion was not the impact, but the sudden change in direction of movement, which affects brain tissue and causes stretching of long and thin “links” of nerve cells. (axons). ). Broken connections can cause a variety of symptoms including fainting, headaches, nausea, blurred vision, mood swings, and short -term memory loss.
And there were 1,298 volunteers who participated in this study initially, all of whom had mild brain damage, but eventually, 346 of them completed a preliminary survey about their health. And 151 of them were volunteers who participated in the second survey after eight years. The researchers compared information obtained from 151 volunteers with information obtained from a group of volunteers who had not yet had a concussion.
And it became clear to the researchers that those who suffered a concussion complained of a wide range of problems. But the interesting thing is that these symptoms persist even after a long time. One-third of them reported experiencing these symptoms despite eight years of TBI.
Interestingly, the long-term symptoms are far from mild. Some post-trauma patients complain of anxiety, distress, work problems, and post-concussion syndrome (weakness, decreased performance, unusual behavior, euphoria, aggression, or crying). These symptoms are more pronounced in women, especially those with multiple concussions.
Based on these findings, researchers suggest designing new treatment regimens for mild brain damage and paying more attention to treating mental health problems. And they advise everyone to take care of the head and protect it.
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