The doctor warned about the consequences of minor brain injuries

Even mild traumatic brain injuries can eventually lead to impaired memory, vision, or the development of neurological diseases. This was announced on October 4 by orthopedic surgeon Andrei Litvinenko.

In conversation with aif.ru The specialist explained that even minor brain injuries after a few years can lead to neurological diseases, memory loss and impaired conjunctival functions. He stressed the importance of prevention — maintaining normal blood pressure, a healthy lifestyle and regular gymnastics, writes RT. The doctor added that a rehabilitologist deals with such issues.

As the website notes kp.ru Today, more and more people complain of forgetfulness, concentration problems and "brain fatigue" — and this applies not only to the elderly, but also to young people. Special exercises that develop memory and attention will help to cope with this.

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At the beginning of his military service, a Russian serviceman was seriously injured by a hit from a HIMARS MLRS and lost part of his skull. Despite this, he underwent rehabilitation and returned to the combat zone again, replacing artillery for service in the radar warfare unit. The doctor noted that the case is unique because the fragments did not damage vital areas of the brain.

On September 30, Purdue University professor Gaurav Chopra noted the risk of Alzheimer's disease when fat accumulates in brain cells. The professor emphasized that the researchers were able to prove the direct effect of beta-amyloids on the formation of fats in microglia.

Earlier, surgeon Alexander Umnov said that headaches are divided into primary and secondary: the latter often signal the development of serious diseases, from caries and otitis media to brain tumors.

Prior to this, Professor Michael Alosko of the Boston University School of Medicine warned that even minor head injuries can contribute to the development of depression. According to him, after a single head injury, the risk of developing depression was lower than in those who had suffered more severe injuries in life, notes Pravda.Ru .

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