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Definition
By Mayo Clinic staffTraumatic brain injury is usually the result of a sudden, violent blow to the head — which launches the brain on a collision course with the inside of the skull. This collision can bruise the brain, tear nerve fibers and cause bleeding.
Traumatic brain injury may also be caused by objects such as bullets or even a shattered piece of the skull entering brain tissue.
The severity of traumatic brain injury can vary greatly, depending on the part of the brain affected and the extent of the damage. A mild traumatic brain injury may cause temporary confusion and headache, but a serious one can be fatal.
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