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Living with brain injury

A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life. Browse through the topics below to find out more.

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A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life.

Browse through the topics below to find out more.

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  • Headaches

    Headaches are one of the most common effects of brain injury, especially following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Headaches that develop after sustaining a TBI are referred to as post-traumatic headache.

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  • Holidays and travel

    After a brain injury, planning a holiday might require even more care and you might need to look for locations that can accommodate your needs.

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  • Hormones

    The human body relies on chemical messengers, called hormones, to function properly. Injury to the brain can affect the production and activity of hormones, causing wide-ranging symptoms that can affect physical health, mental well-being and overall quality of life.

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