What happens if you hurt your brain?

The effects of a brain injury depend on the severity and location of the damage. Some common consequences of brain injury include:

* Cognitive impairment: Difficulty with memory, attention, planning, and problem-solving.

* Speech and language problems: Difficulty understanding or producing speech, or difficulty reading or writing.

* Motor problems: Difficulty moving limbs or making coordinated movements.

* Sensory problems: Difficulty seeing, hearing, or feeling touch.

* Emotional and behavioral changes: Increased irritability, difficulty controlling emotions, or changes in personality.

* Seizures: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that can cause a range of symptoms, including confusion, jerky movements, or loss of consciousness.

* Hydrocephalus: Buildup of fluid in the brain, which can cause increased pressure and damage brain tissue.

* Skull fracture: A break in the bone that surrounds the brain, which can cause bleeding and further damage to the brain.

* Death: severe injuries can result in death.

Brain injuries can range from mild to severe. Mild brain injuries may cause symptoms that last for a few weeks or months, while severe brain injuries can cause permanent disability or death.