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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Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency in which there is a disruption of the blood supply to part of the brain. It is a serious condition requiring immediate medical help.
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Subdural haematoma
A haematoma is a collection of blood that has pooled outside of a blood vessel after it has leaked or burst. Subdural haematomas form inside the skull in the subdural space.