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A new study released by medical journal, Neurology, reveals that a mild traumatic brain injury may be a contributing factor to the development of a sleep disorder.
Dr. L. Ayalon from the University of California, San Diego, wrote that, "As many as 40 to 65% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury complain of insomnia. This is concerning since sleeping problems may exacerbate other brain injury symptoms such as headache, emotional distress, and cognitive impairment, making the rehabilitation process much harder."
The study examined 42 patients who had suffered mild traumatic brain injury. 36% of the patients were diagnosed with circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a disturbance in the normal wake-sleep cycle the effects of which are comparable to severe jet lag.
Every year in the UK, people suffer brain injuries in incidents such as car accidents, construction accidents, and industrial accidents, as well as from complications arising from a variety of health problems. It is hoped that this research may eventually lead to useful medical developments for these sufferers.
For information about treatment, rehabilitation and support for brain injuries, go to Headway's website: www.headway.org.uk.
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