Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) May Signal Long Term Issues

TBI is not an isolated event. Side effects include chronic cardiovascular, neurologic, and endocrine comorbidities. Comorbidity is a medical condition where two diseases or conditions coexist.

TBI is very common among veterans who served in the military. It won’t go away by itself. It doesn’t respect the rules, and it doesn’t make life easier for anyone. The most recent JAMA Network Open study was published online.

It was intended to compare healthy individuals with people who suffered mild or moderate-to-severe TBI. TBI patients were more likely to have comorbidities such as mental problems, endocrine abnormalities, and neurologic problems. TBI patients with mild or moderately severe symptoms were more likely to have hypertension, diabetes, and transient ischemic strokes.

The study was conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. It examined the incidence of neurological and behavioral comorbidities among patients with mild TBI and moderate to severe TBI. The patients were matched up with people who had not suffered a head injury before. There were 4,351 mild TBI patients, 4,351 moderate-to-severe TBI patients, and 4,351 individuals who had never suffered a brain injury.

Three years after a traumatic head injury, comorbidities began to emerge. The risk of death increased for those with severe-to-moderate TBI than those without. An increased risk of early death was associated with post-injury hypertension and adrenal insufficiency.

The study recommends a cautious approach when screening patients for mild to severe brain injuries. Jim Fausone, a Michigan veteran’s lawyer and founder of Legal Help for Veterans PLLC said that screening could help with other health problems our TBI veterans face. “The veteran’s disability can have an impact on their benefits. That is why we are here to help them get the benefits they deserve.”

Fausone said that Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC, a statewide VA Disability law practice, can help veterans and their families to obtain veteran’s benefits.

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