Polytrauma describes multiple complex injuries of the brain and body typically caused by explosive blasts from car bombs, shells and flying shrapnel. The condition is commonly characterized by multiple head injuries, vision and hearing loss, nerve damage, multiple bone fractures, unhealed body wounds and infections - either of which can be life threatening. Others injuries may include severed limbs or spinal cord damage with the majority of patients experiencing some amount of traumatic brain injury. The complexity and severity of injuries sustained may also lead to emotional or behavioural challenges.
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How does a patient receive a proper diagnosis of polytrauma?
Polytrauma severely affects many areas of the body at once and in highly unpredictable manners, it is not easy to link the symptoms to particular locations of the body. To ensure proper diagnosis and treatment, the healthcare specialist should understand the complexity of the injuries. Physician refers to a team of specialists including neuorologists and endocrinologists who work together to treat the patient from head to toe.
What are the less obvious signs of polytrauma?
Difficulties with attention, concentration and memory along with headaches or ringing in the ears may signal lingering effects. If you’re experiencing light-headedness, irritability and impaired decision making, check with your doctor.
What can help me recover from trauma?
People survive and even grow in the aftermath of shocking, horrible events. The prime directive is to allow oneself to feel one’s grief, fear and other emotions, rather than shutting off. Undertaking some specific steps, one can avoid letting depression and shock overwhelm one’s life.
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