A brain injury is an injury to the brain that happens any time after birth. It can be caused by traumatic events such as accidents, assaults, falls or sporting injuries, or by non-traumatic causes such as infection, disease or medical complications.
Browse through the sections below to find out more about the different types of brain injury, including how they are caused, diagnosed and treated.
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Brain abscess
A brain abscess is a medical emergency in which a pus-filled swelling forms in the brain, usually caused by an infection. While rare, it is a very serious condition and needs urgent treatment.
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Brain aneurysm
A brain aneurysm is a blister-like swelling in the wall of a weakened blood vessel in the brain.
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Brain haemorrhage
A brain haemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain. It is a medical emergency that requires urgent treatment.
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Brain tumour
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in or around the brain. The tumour can affect surrounding brain tissue by placing it under pressure or directly damaging it.