Types of Damage
in isolation or as part of the surgical
procedure. A specialist may be involved in
embolization.
When the brain strikes the skull or twists on
the brain stem, brain tissue tears. This injury
may then cause a second type of damage,
such as bleeding or swelling in the brain.
Healthcare providers try to control the
second type of damage to help limit longterm problems.
Understanding
Traumatic Brain Injury
Breathing, blood flow, and movement are all
controlled by the brain. The brain also allows
you to think, handle emotions, and make
judgments. After an injury, certain parts of
the brain (or the links between these parts)
may stop working. Some mental or physical
skills may be lost. The loss may be short- or
long-term. The full effects of a brain injury
may not appear for months or even years.
Tearing: If nerve fibers in the brain tissue
tear, signals can’t pass between the brain
and body. Lost signals mean lost skills or
body functions.
Bleeding: A torn blood vessel may leak into
nearby tissue. This kills brain cells and can
lead to a buildup of blood (hematoma). If
this blood presses on the brain, it can cut off
blood to other cells. These cells also die.
How Injury Happens
The skull does not have to be harmed for the
brain to the injured. Injury can occur when
the brain strikes the skull. In many cases, the
brain rebounds from the first impact and hits
the opposite side of the skull. Sometimes the
brain twists on the brain stem.
Swelling: The brain has almost no room to
expand inside the skull. If the brain swells, it
may press against the skull. As the pressure
increases, the brain begins to stop working.
Weight Management:
Healthy Eating
Understanding Your
Cholesterol Numbers
Food is your body’s fuel. You can’t live
without it. The key is to give your body
enough nutrients and energy without eating
too much. Reading food labels can help you
make healthy choices. Also, learn new eating
habits to manage your weight.
The higher your blood cholesterol, the
greater your risk for heart attack or stroke.
That’s why you need to know your cholesterol
level. If it’s high, you can take steps to bring
it down. Eating the right foods and getting
enough exercise can help. Some people also
need medication to control their cholesterol.
Your healthcare provider can help you get
started on a plan to control your cholesterol.
Eat Less Fat
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