I've been experiencing a lot of Orthostatic hypotension. Is it related to a brain hemorrhage I had when young?

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I'm currently 14. I experience this sort of "head rush" about 2 or 3 times a day, and supposedly it gets worse as I age? Should I be worried? and is it related at all to a brain hemmorhage I experienced after birth?
Not related to the hemorrhage.

Move slowly when changing positions.  (+ info)

Can I get brain hemorrhage by getting hit hard in the head?

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At work I accidentally hit my head on one of the machine doors. That was 2 days ago, the pain hasn't gone away. I have a minor headache. I feel a bit woozy and feel pressure where I was struck. Is this serious?
See a doctor, I cant see the injury.  (+ info)

I have suffered froma traumatic brain injury in a car accident and one of the problems i have is tiredness.?

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I go to the gym regularly but i am always tired. I keep myself busy and take breaks when I need to but anyone have any other good tips for keeping this tiredness at bay.
Cut down on the caffeine. It may be good for a quick pick me up, but in the long run causes you to be more tired than when you first had it!

Eat healthily. You'd be surprised the difference a bit more fruit and veg could do to your alertness and mental well being.

Drink more water. It keeps you hydrated, awake, and definitely keeps you awake if you constantly need to pee.

Take vitamin supplements- many vitamins that you may not pick up in your diet may cause tiredness, and vitamin tablets will help top you up and keep you awake

Get out into the sun- sunlight allows you to produce vitamin D- a deficiency of which causes SAD (I'm not kidding! They actually called it that!). One of the symptoms of this is tiredness.

Follow all the above advice, and you'll be back to your old alert self in no time!  (+ info)

What is post traumatic brain disorder. What are the symptoms and what does it mean to someone in the future?

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Tell me everything you know about this...
thanks!
The person I know who has this had a concushion about 3 or 4 years ago and he was just now diagnosed.
Post Traumatic Brain Disorder means that the patient suffered brain injury from his concussion and is now in the sub-acute, or post-trauma phase of recovery. Depending on his injury there could be many different implications. I've included some links, and you should be able to get all the information you need based on your friend's situation.
This is a link to some videos on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/media-center/index.html

Here is info on types of TBI's:
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/traumatic-brain-injury-types/index.html

this is a link to information on sub-acute treatment and care:
http://www.brainandspinalcord.org/treatment-rehab-tbi/subacute-treatment-tbi/index.html  (+ info)

Can someone develop bipolar disorder from a traumatic brain injury?

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This is for a screenplay.
Someone can have unstable emotions that look like bipolar from a brain injury... as well as develop impulsivity which may go with bipolar.  (+ info)

can medical marijuana be used for a traumatic brain injury?

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i have a tbi or traumatic brain injury and i have tried everything and i have herd that medical marijuana has been prescribed to tbi patients.
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Is there a relation between Parkinson's disease and brain hemorrhage?

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Can someone who has suffered brain or cerebral hemorrhage develop Parkinson's disease?
Please I really need to know.....
Viewing the brain hemorrhage as a severe trauma, the answer is yes, there is a greater possibility of developing Parkinson's disease than if that trauma had not occurred. However, that sort of trauma should not see the development of PD until at least 10-20 years afterward.

Causes of cerebral hemorrhage which for this argument = severe head trauma:
Brain aneurysm
Ruptured aneurysm - various arterial conditions
Arteriosclerosis
Cerebral arteriosclerosis
Brain injury
Head injury
Post menopausal vaginal bleeding
Congenital artery defect
Cerebrovascular accident
Hemorrhagic stroke
As a complication of concussion, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, whooping cough, drug interactions such as Warfarin & ginkgo

Risk factors: hypertension, diabetes, menopause, cigarette smoking, alcohol, caffeine
What is interesting is that both cigarette smoking and caffeine are somewhat neuroprotective for Parkinson's so that might work to reduce the odds. Menopause, however is an increased risk factor for women developing PD so that would probably up the odds.

You have the brain hemorrhage and survive - beating some significant odds and "Whew! made it out safely" and then it appears years later. It isn't BAM and then PD.

Here are some links about head trauma which might help. As you will see, it is thought that the trauma initially kills brain cells and as the person ages, more cells die of the aging process itself.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0…

In 2003 the Mayo Clinic found that people who had a head injury were 4x more prone to having PD later in life than those who had not. If the injury required hospitalization, the odds went up 8X. The the injury was severe - 11X. Severe means loss of consciousness and brain bruising.

There have been recent small studies which contradict the above however. Still the majority of research points to severe head trauma as a contributory factor. This link indicates the importance in the care of the original injury(s):
http://drtanase.com/2009/02/22/upper-cervical-care-helps-parkinsons-disease-sufferers/

Currently there is at least one long term study following athletes who play in sports which contain a greater risk of severe head trauma. Back in the day when Mohammad Ali fought, the brain scan technology was limited. Now injury can be seen in many cases: This may provide hope for athletes and others who suffer head trauma but also for researchers investigating conditions resulting from the trauma in an attempt to find treatments and cures.

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/06/03/2009-06-03_modern_brain_scanning_technology_offers_simple_look_at_.html
http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/2009/09/articles/brain-injury/new-hope-for-severe-head-trauma-treatment/

Knowing the odds are greater, patients should be their own best monitors for precursor signs of Parkinson's disease because even beginning to lose the sense of smell which can often be seen by decreased sense of flavor of food which is related to the aroma, should not be overlooked. If PD treatments begin early, whether with nutritional supplements, alternative treatments or medication or all of the above, there is a greater chance to slow progression.

In situations like this regular check-ups following the trauma are important to track any changes. If suspected precursor symptoms occur, your cardiologist or primary care physician will refer you to a neurologist specializing in motor disorders.

I hope this helps.  (+ info)

How much force is needed to cause a brain hemorrhage?

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For example, last night, I banged my head slightly on a bit on metal, and my I have a slight headache. I'm assuming this much force isn't enough to cause one. But how much is?

Thanks :)
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Does anyone have a friend with a traumatic brain injury and memory problems?

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I am wondering if anone else is in a similar situation as I am. Trying to live with someone close to them with severe memory loss? I am lost in communicating with a very close friend who is very ill and not understanding how ill she is. I really want to know the right way to deal with this situation or at least find someone else dealing with a similar problem to chat with. If I can't find a way to handle this situation I believe I am going to have to give up a close friend.
I am a nurse, and I work with patients that have traumatic brain injuries (TBI's). Every pt. is different, and it generally takes quite a while for someone to recover from this type of injury. Please, don't give up on your friend! She is obviously having a very hard time right now. Hopefully, she is under the care of a doctor, and is receiving medicines and therapy for this injury. Brain injuries can be successfully treated, but patience is the most important thing. Just remember how you would want her to "hang in there" if you were the injured person.  (+ info)

What are good rehabilitation exercises to do after a traumatic brain injury?

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http://main.uab.edu/tbi/show.asp?durki=49517

here's a link with 48 exercises and/or games for traumatic brain injury.

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