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Is brain damage curable?
No, it is not possible to cure permanent damage to the brain. Medication, auxiliary treatment, and surgeries are done to increase the quality of life of brain-damaged patients.
How common is brain injury globally?
Brain injury is a leading cause of life-long health issues worldwide. The latest data show that it accounts for 27–69 million cases a year.
Does stress cause brain injury?
No
Which are the three most common head injuries.
Contusion Hematoma Skull fracture
Which is the most traumatic brain injury?
Diffuse axonal injury is the most dangerous type of brain trauma. It happens when the connecting fibers between the brain and the surrounding tissues are broken due to vigorous shaking or twisting of the brain tissue inside the skull.
What are some of the questions asked after a suspected brain injury?
When did you fall? How did you fall? Did you experience nausea after the fall? Did you pass out after falling? Do you remember anything before the fall?
Can one get away with dystonia?
Primary dystonia is a condition that one has to live with throughout life. It is not curable, and one cannot get away with it. Secondary dystonia is due to some underlying medical condition. It usually goes away when the condition is treated.
Is essential tremor a severe condition?
Essential tremor is not a serious condition but may worsen over time and become severe. Sometimes, essential tremor may be confused with Parkinson's disease.
Can deep brain stimulation improve memory?
Deep brain stimulation can improve memory when used as targeted therapy in a specific time in the sleep cycle.
What is the upper age limit for getting deep brain stimulation done?
There is no age limit for getting deep brain stimulation done. Young patients usually respond well to the treatment and may get better results. Elderly patients or patients with dementia are not good candidates for deep brain stimulation.