Published on Discovery Channel health, 28 February 2003
Each year, more than a million people in the UK sustain some form of head injury. The majority recover while some have severe long-term problems. But experts warn that those in between are being neglected.
Any problems, however, are not always immediately obvious because 90 per cent of people make a good physical recovery. Once they are up and about, friends, relatives, loved ones and, sadly, medical and social services can often assume the problem is dealt with.
But the truth is quite often different. The brain is a delicate and complex organ, and any damage can result in significant “invisible” problems. These include personality changes, slowness, poor memory, irritability, bad temper, tiredness, rapid mood changes, tension, anxiety, threats of violence and depression.
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