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4 Signs of Serious Head Injury that You May Miss After an Accident in Indiana (Part B)

An Indianapolis brain injury attorney has handled many cases involving traumatic brain injury and will help you take steps to obtain the compensation needed for medical care and various therapies after an accident in Indiana. It's understandable that you may be apprehensive about seeking medical attention if you suffer subtle symptoms of a head injury, but it's imperative that you see a doctor because it's unlikely that these symptoms will subside without treatment.

The third subtle sign of a serious head injury involves your sense of taste and smell. In mild to moderate cases of head injuries, there is the risk of cranial nerve damage. This nerve damage will affect your sense of smell, which in turn affects your sense of taste. The loss of smell, called anosmia, may require treatment by a neurologist. You may need to undergo a PET scan and have each nostril tested to get a definitive diagnosis of brain damage after an accident in Indiana.

It's crucial that you see your doctor if you have noticed that food tastes different or if you are having trouble cooking because of a lack of smell.

When Your Endocrine/Glandular System is Affected

If you have suffered a moderate or severe brain injury, endocrine/glandular dysfunction may have occurred. This can be detected through routine blood tests. The pituitary gland, in particular, is especially at risk for damage after head trauma. When this gland is damaged, your heart and psychiatric status may be affected.

There is also the risk of diabetes insipidus, if your endocrine system has been damaged. Symptoms include:

• increased thirst;
• increased urination;
• lightheadedness; and
• fainting.

To protect your legal rights, contact an Indianapolis brain injury attorney as soon as you are capable. It can be very expensive to treat a head injury, and you should not have to shoulder the financial burdens of someone else's carelessness after an accident in Indiana.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Brain Injury Attorney

When you have complications with your personal injury claim, an attorney can help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your personal injury claim, order a copy of our FREE book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims, and then contact a personal injury attorney at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-558-0595.

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