Source: wjhg.com | Repost Duerson Fund 3/7/2022 –
Many people don’t know much about brain injuries. Craig Lein, however, knows what it’s like all too well. He suffered a brain injury that lead to severe consequences. “Evidently what I had was a blood clot on my brain and it burst,” said Lein. He didn’t recognize how serious his symptoms were at first.
“There were times where I couldn’t see right in front of me,” he said.
Lein lost his sight and found himself in the hospital. Neurologists like Dr. Achraf Makki said it’s important to notice the signs of a head injury.
“Headache, nausea, vomiting, some changes in vision,” said Makki. “Sometimes changes in vision … some light sensitivity, sound sensitivity. Some other cognitive symptoms can be reported and those could be fogginess, decreased concentration. Some sleep symptoms could also be reported.”
Brain injuries don’t always happen suddenly. Makki mentioned some develop over time. He also said that while concussions are the most common form of brain trauma, there are many types of brain injuries to consider.