Head on Collision

[Sammypie12]

I was in a head on collision in 1999. Fractured my skull in 3 places and had the orbit that my eye sits on shatter.
I have no memory of the accident or the year after.
My short term memory is Horrible, and I am very scared, My mom died from parkinsons dementia, as did her mother.
I was looking thru the hospital pages and I noticed one doctor wrote mild brain atrophy.
So now I am double scared........
Could someone help me, Will I get dementia???
Thank you

[Sammypie12]

I  was hurt in 99, my brain should have healed.
I get mild headaches right where the titanium plate is.
With my genes , to me, it sounds like early onset alzheimers.
I know what to do if that happens.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. Usually, such symptoms may result due to post brain injury and may last for weeks or months after the injury that caused from the injury of a fall, vehicle accident, or sports injury.  For treatment approach, first it is essential to get (MRI) done to detect the brain or spinal abnormalities after that injury. Treatment commonly may be suggested for symptoms such as pain-killers, some antidepressants, physical therapy and regular exercises. If you suffer continuous headache, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Further referral to a psychologist may be also helpful in order to treat usual anxiety or depression after such injuries (sometimes one may have) that may be one of the aggravating factors for persistent symptoms. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!