
Is It Likely Serious Traumatic Brain Injury ?

I have history of head injuries since the year 2015. This past year in August, I was rear ended in a car accident. I was completely stopped due to wildlife crossing in front of me, and I got hit from behind on the side probably at most 40-55mph based on the speed limit of the road I was on. Car ended up being totaled. I don't recall actually hitting my head, but the back of my head was swollen and it hurt to shampoo my hair on that side for a while. Plus, there was a black mark with a very small bump on my forehead right above my nose. The bump wasn't noticeable to me, but someone who felt my forehead could feel it. Once this person pointed it out and told me, I went back into the car and realized I most likely hit my head off the sun visor that I had down in front of me. All I remember about the accident happening is the sound and vaguely seeing the animals run off scared in front of me in that split second. I figured out what just happened and soon saw the person who hit me drive off the road and get out of the way so i could pull over. Did i actually lose consciousness even for a split second, since I didn't remember hitting my head off the sun visor? I was able to talk after the accident and move around, but I was surprised to hear that I had a bump on my head because i didn't recall hitting my head and feeling it happen or any pain start. I was definitely running on adrenaline and feeling shaky, and I was able to cancel the next thing I had and tell what happened. I went to the ER and they did an xray on me, and they determined I had whiplash. They tested me for concussion also, but I didn't show signs of memory loss yet, since I knew what caused the accident and basic

Serious traumatic brain injury unlikely in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have read your question.
According the prescription of the two episodes of head and neck trauma, I don’t see any signs of serious traumatic brain injury.
Your post traumatic symptoms may be more linked to the stress disorder that trauma often causes, than physical damage of the brain.
Worrying more than necessary for these problems also may have aggravated the symptoms.
If in doubt, you can have a brain MRI done ( hemo sequences ) to rule out any physical brain injury.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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