QuikLIST
Common Symptoms of MILD TBI
Symptoms can range from mild (confusion, headache, and dizziness) to moderate/severe signs like loss of consciousness, persistent vomiting, seizures, and weakness or numbness in the limbs. A healthcare professional must evaluate symptoms to determine if it is a mild TBI or a more severe condition that requires urgent care.
- Headache, Confusion
- Lightheadedness/Dizziness
- Blurred vision, Ringing in the ears
- Behavior or mood changes
- Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
- Loss of consciousness lasting a few seconds to minutes
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Nausea or vomiting
WHAT TO DO AFTER A TBI?
Provide details!
Tell the medical professionals exactly what happened, how the injury occurred, and ALL OF THE SYMPTOMS you are experiencing.* YOU might not think the symptoms are related, but they might be related and your doctor needs to know.
This is why I created the 51-symptom TBIQ
Click to view/print: 2-24-25 TBI QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf
*Reference: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/response/index.html
PLEASE NOTE: A QUICK SELF-DIAGNOSIS of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is NOT possible! It is crucial to seek immediate medical attention after any head injury.
Common Symptoms of MODERATE-SEVERE TBI
- Loss of consciousness
- Headache that worsens/does not go away
- Repeated vomiting or nausea
- Seizures or convulsions
- Dilation of one or both pupils
- Slurred speech
- Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination in the extremities
- Increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO
AFTER A TBI.
It is crucial to be evaluated by a medical professional after any head trauma to rule out a TBI.
DO NOT
- try to self-diagnose. Call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately if you experience some of these symptoms after a head injury (YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT YOUR HEAD TO SUSTAIN A TBI).
- drive yourself. If you are feeling dizzy, confused, or have trouble with coordination, have someone else drive you to the hospital.
