Brain injuries can cause many impacts for the victim. For some individuals, the cognitive effects of the injury are problematic because it makes normal activities much more difficult. Cognitive abilities have to do with the way that you think or know things.
The ways that a traumatic brain injury impacts a victim’s cognition vary from one person to the next. There are several possible things that might be affected. A person can experience all, some or just one of these. It isn’t known exactly how cognitive damage occurs, but there are studies being done to try to determine this.
What does the research show?
One study that was recently released shows that the glial cells might be part of the reason for the cognitive issues. These are some of the brain’s support cells. The research also showed that the axon, a component of a nerve cell, is also part of the issue.
The research shows that even a small injury to this area can move out beyond just the area to impact the cognitive function. The theory is that the glial cells are meant to stop damage from occurring to the rest of the nervous system. It’s also though that this might give the nervous system a chance to recover.
What should you do if you have a brain injury?
Your first priority is getting medical care for your brain injury. This can be costly, so some people who suffer this type of injury due to the negligence of someone else opt to pursue a claim for compensation. They can seek damages to help cover the financial expenses that come with this type of injury.