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… short-term mental health condition that can happen after a traumatic event. This is an event in which someone is … Your doctor may ask if you have other conditions, like a brain injury. What are the symptoms? When you have acute stress …
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… Basics What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, …
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… Basics What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a … may also be called shaken baby syndrome. What causes the brain injury? When a baby is shaken or thrown, the head …
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… work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental delays, or psychological problems, … serious health conditions such as a stroke, heart attack, brain injury, or amputation. Chronic (ongoing) conditions, … or behavioural issues such as Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress, substance use disorder, and eating …
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… ask about: The event or events that led to your symptoms. Traumatic events in your past, including those from … a physical examination or lab tests to check for signs of injury or other medical problems that may be causing your … what you've been going through. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Current as of: October 20, …
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… (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure, traumatic injury to the chest, such as being hit by the steering wheel … and evaluate your neurological status (nerve and brain function). As the symptoms of aortic dissection mimic …
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… many reasons why you may not want to get treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . You may not trust … your physical health. They often involve chemicals in the brain or heredity—they are not character flaws. You can get … PTSD?" Even if you didn't see combat, you may have seen a traumatic event. For example, going through a mortar attack, …
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… Overview Overview When you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , dealing with the past can … processing therapy. What is cognitive therapy? After a traumatic event, you might blame yourself for things you … during war. Cognitive therapy helps you understand that the traumatic event you lived through was not your fault. In …
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… On this page: Overview Overview After a traumatic event, you may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . You may not feel close to … same. You may feel angry. Anger is a normal response to a traumatic event. Anger gives you the energy to act quickly …
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… Feeling afraid is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Having intense fear that … may try to avoid things that bring back memories of your traumatic event. Getting treatment Talk to your doctor or … panic disorder. For more information, see the topics Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Panic Attacks and Panic …
