Since 2000, nearly 414,000 service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, according to Pentagon data. A week later, on Jan. 28, the toll of brain injuries climbed to 50. In insurgent bomb blasts, shrapnel or other flying debris can cause brain injuries upon impact. Marilyn Kraus, director of the Traumatic Brain Injury program and concussion clinic at George Washington University, said troops may minimize or underreport their symptoms initially. In the short term, mild traumatic brain injury can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and confusion, while longer-term effects can include chronic headaches, mood changes and dizziness, Kraus said.

Source: Hindustan Times February 20, 2020 15:50 UTC