Will traumatic brain injury have sequelae?
Disease description:
An elderly family member hit their head and said they're feeling unwell. The hospital diagnosed it as a brain injury. I'd like to ask, can brain injuries lead to long-term complications?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Whether brain injury leads to sequelae mainly depends on the severity of the injury and whether timely treatment is received. Mild traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, generally do not result in long-term complications; patients may experience only a brief loss of consciousness and typically recover completely without any lasting effects. However, severe traumatic brain injuries can lead to cognitive impairments and physical disabilities, with serious cases potentially resulting in coma. Common sequelae of traumatic brain injury include memory loss and slowed reaction times. Some patients may develop epilepsy, which is a secondary complication following brain injury. Therefore, the presence of sequelae after traumatic brain injury largely depends on the severity of the injury.
