What is TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain. An open TBI occurs when the skull is penetrated. Closed TBI involves internal injuries to the brain. The injury to brain tissue temporarily or permanently impairs brain function.

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What is it like to have TBI?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Diazepam
Tramadol, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Modafinil, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine, Rest
Zolpidem, Lorazepam, Temazepam
Venlafaxine, Escitalopram, Sertraline

Who has TBI at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
59% Females
41% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 65
20-29 years 68
30-39 years 59
40-49 years 48
50-59 years 20
60-69 years 1
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 22
Diagnosed 341

These charts show data from TBI patients who have completed their condition history