Car accident, no matter how minor it is, can be very traumatic. Right from the glass shattering moment to the point of wondering if you’d live or die, that is enough to cause all other post traumatic experiences. That is why it is important you know what accident does to your body for you to know, especially if you’ve been in a car accident before, if the sickening symptom you are feeling is as a result of the accident and ensure you take appropraite steps.
Over the years, it has been recorded that many car accident victims end up being traumatic and that is sure to happen. So, let’s see some of the things that could happen to you after an accident.
POST- TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Aside the physical effect of car accident, the mental health could also be at risk. Though not easily diagnose, some of the common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder could be:
- This could happen when you sense a seemingly sitruation that surrounds the last accident, it doesn’t have to be real but a sense of danger would send in the information alert to the other parts of your body and could cause some jerking until all is put under control.
- Insomnia or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder could result from car accident. Many people with psychological breakdown have been said to suffer from lack of sleep (due to the images from the accident popping up in their mind) and lack of concentation (their attention life span is always short as their thoughts keep drifting back to the event).
- Fear to drive. Once bitten twice shy might become the song of an accident victim. The fear to drive again might be high depending on the individuals involved. Hence, gradually easing back into the normal lifestyle might be difficult but with many trials, it would likely not be impossible.
BACK PROBLEM/INJURY
“Back injuries are the most common cause of back pain. Injuries frequently occur when you use your back muscles in activities that you do not do very often, such as lifting a heavy object or doing yard work. Minor injuries also may occur from tripping, falling a short distance, or excessive twisting of the spine. SEVERE BACK INJURIES MAY RESULT FROM CAR CRASHES, falls from significant heights, direct blows to the back or the top of the head, a high-energy fall onto the buttocks, or a penetrating injury such as a stab wound.”
Some back injuries that might result from car accidents are lumbar spine injuries, thoracic spine injuries, spinal cord injuries or herniated discs. Each of this has its own attributes. You can visit HealthLinkBC to learn more.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Brain injuries are common with car accidents. “Whilst there are a number of causes of brain injury, nearly half of all acquired brain injuries are as a result of road traffic accidents,” says a report from IBB Claims.
The most commion among the brain injuries is concussion and it could be mild, moderate or severe. Some of the symptoms of concussions are:
Nausea
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Drowsiness or confusion
Blurry visions, etc
When a car accident occurs, it is important you seek medical attention to avoid, if possible, the severe traumatic situations that surround car accidents.
In our next article, we will talk more about the things to check after a car accident for your safety and how to get it fixed.
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