{"id":7252,"date":"2024-10-11T14:41:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T12:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivrt.de\/?p=7252"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:22:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:22:22","slug":"schwindel-nach-einem-schaedel-hirn-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivrt.de\/en\/schwindelerkrankungen\/schwindel-nach-einem-schaedel-hirn-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"Dizziness after a traumatic brain injury"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This information is intended as a general introduction to the topic.<\/i> Since every person is affected differently by balance and dizziness problems, you should consult your doctor for individual advice.<\/i><\/p>

For reasons of readability, the generic masculine form is used and the simultaneous use of the male, female, and diverse (m\/f\/d) forms is omitted. Unless otherwise specified, the personal designations used in this patient information refer to all genders.<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are dizziness and balance disorders after a TBI?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a violent impact to the head, either directly (e.g. a blow to the head) or indirectly (e.g. a force transmitted from the body to the head). You do not have to hit your head or lose consciousness to suffer a TBI. A TBI is also called a concussion.<\/p>

TBI is one of the main causes of disability. People who suffer a TBI can suffer damage to the vestibular system. The damage can occur to the peripheral (inner ear), central (brain) vestibular structures or both.<\/p>

\"Vestibular\" refers to the movement sensors in the inner ear and the parts of the brain that interpret the signals from these sensors. These sensors in the inner ear and the brain control our balance and how we perceive the space around us. If these sensors don't work properly or the brain misinterprets the signals, it can lead to a range of symptoms such as dizziness and balance problems.<\/p>

Different terms are used depending on which part of the vestibular system is affected by a TBI. A disorder of the inner ear sensors or the vestibulocochlear nerve (8th cranial nerve) leading to the brain is referred to as a peripheral vestibular disorder. A disorder in the brain is called a central vestibular disorder. Some people have both a peripheral and a central vestibular disorder after a TBI.<\/p>

In people who have suffered a TBI, dizziness is the second most common symptom after headaches. Almost 8 out of 10 people suffer from dizziness after a TBI.<\/p>

Although awareness is growing in clinics, damage to the vestibular system caused by TBI is often undiagnosed or underestimated.<\/p>

Most people make a full recovery from a TBI. A minority suffer from persistent symptoms known as post-commotion syndrome. Dizziness after a TBI can have a negative impact on well-being and is a known risk factor for post-commotion syndrome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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