Problem
Brain shrinkage
Other Names:
Reduction in brain size Nature:
Brain injury (BI) is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. Brain injuries occur due to a wide range of internal and external factors. In general, brain damage refers to significant, undiscriminating trauma-induced damage.
A common category with the greatest number of injuries is traumatic brain injury (TBI) following physical trauma or head injury from an outside source, and the term acquired brain injury (ABI) is used in appropriate circles to differentiate brain injuries occurring after birth from injury, from a genetic disorder (GBI), or from a congenital disorder (CBI). Primary and secondary brain injuries identify the processes involved, while focal and diffuse brain injury describe the severity and localization.
Impaired function of affected areas can be compensated through neuroplasticity by forming new neural connections.
Broader Problems:
Post-traumatic stress disorderDiseases and injuries of the brain Aggravates:
Age-related memory loss Values:
Reduction Subject(s):
Medicine → Nervous systemRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
21.05.2020 – 18:32 CEST