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- What is acquired brain injury (ABI)?
- An acquired brain injury (ABI) is the result of damage to your brain that may occur at any time during your life. An ABI can cause many different problems for the person affected. It is different from an intellectual disability or a mental illness.
- Acquired brain injury (ABI) is any type of brain injury that happens after birth. It covers many different situations rather than just one disease or condition, and it may occur in many different ways.
- An ABI can be caused by:
- trauma or injury to the head (sometimes called a traumatic brain injury)
- stroke
- drugs or alcohol
- poisons
- not getting enough oxygen to the brain (for example, a near-drowning)
- infection
- tumours
- degenerative brain conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia
- What are the symptoms of ABI?
- ABI can affect people in many different ways. Some people have physical effects, including:
- weakness, shaking, stiffness or poor balance
- tiredness
- changes in sleep patterns
- seizures or fits
- headaches
- changes in vision, smell or touch
- Some people experience changes in their thinking or learning abilities, including:
- problems with memory
- problems with concentration or attention
- difficulty with planning or organisation
- confusion
- difficulty with communication, such as having a conversation
- Some people have problems with managing their behaviour or emotions, including:
- mood swings
- being irritable or feeling on edge
- changes in personality
- You can talk to your doctor if any of these problems affect you or someone you know. If there is an emergency, call triple zero (000).
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