Head injuries can range from mild to catastrophic and can be open or closed. Common causes include falls, car accidents, and sports injuries. Symptoms include excessive sleepiness, abnormal behavior, and increased headache or neck pain. Skull fractures require medical attention and should not be manipulated. Most head injuries are not life-threatening. A head injury refers […]
Post-traumatic epilepsy is a condition where seizures occur regularly after a head injury, with risk factors including skull fractures, severe concussion, and intracranial hematoma. The cause is still being studied, but brain imaging can help determine treatment. Seizures can be temporary or permanent, and can occur years after the initial injury. Medical intervention can help […]
Traumatic amputation is the partial or complete removal of a body part outside a medical setting, often caused by accidents or violence. Proper safety measures can prevent it. There are different types of traumatic amputations, and after it occurs, steps must be taken to ensure the victim’s health and safety, including resuscitation, slowing down bleeding, […]
Traumatic grief is an extreme and unhealthy reaction to the death of a loved one, often leading to suicidal thoughts and impaired ability to function. It can occur when a spouse dies of natural causes and is more common among caregivers or extremely dependent people. Treatment includes medication and therapy, and symptoms must be present […]
Traumatic stress is moderate depression and anxiety caused by stressful events. It can be managed with therapy and medication. It may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, which is more severe and complicated. Treatment involves medication and therapy to identify and treat psychological origins. Early diagnosis is important for effective treatment. “Traumatic stress” is a term […]
Traumatic neuroma is a painful condition that occurs when nerve cells grow in a disorderly way after an injury. Surgery is the most common treatment, but it can recur. The cause is unclear, and different aftercare regimens do not appear to have a significant effect on neuroma formation. A traumatic neuroma is an area of […]
The stage adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan premiered in 2013, but only hit Broadway in 2017 after interest in the novel increased due to “alternative facts” and Donald Trump’s presidency. The production is described as an assault on the senses with extreme violence causing some viewers to faint, vomit, […]
