The patient’s responses may vary depending on the type of injury or pressure changes in the brain.
Possible responses to a brain injury
Agitation
Confusion
Decreased responses
Coma
A state of unresponsiveness when patients do not speak or follow commands, and are unaware of their surroundings. The length of time a patient remains in a coma varies.
Patients may experience problems with the following after a brain injury
Speech
Vision
Muscle weakness in the arms or legs
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