Sequelae/Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury
The ongoing consequences of brain injury are known as "sequelae" in the professional literature. These sequelae can be categorized generally as follows:
Cognitive: Level of consciousness
Sensorium
Attention/Concentration
Short-term memory
Processing Speed (slowed thinking)
Executive function (planning, problem solving, abstract thinking,
judgment, insight, abiity to multi-task or respond to
multiple stimuli)
Forgetfulness
Emotional: Mood swings/lability
Irritability
Anxiety
Depression
Anger/Irritability
Apathy
Temper Outbursts
Behavioral: Personality changes
Impulsivity
Disinhibition
Inappropriate sexual behavior
Decreased initiative
Impatience
Restlessness
Immaturity
Physical: Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Headache
Visual disturbances
Balance difficulties
Dizziness
Seizures
Spasticity
Diminished senses of smell or taste
Noise sensitivity
Light sensitivity