Traumatic brain injury results from an external force affecting the brain. Effects can range from a concussion to severe injury and may involve headaches, dizziness, memory, concentration, mood or movement. New or worsening symptoms after a head injury need appropriate medical assessment.
HBOT is being investigated for brain-injury recovery. The two studies originally linked on this page used rat models and examined inflammation, nerve-cell injury or depression-like behaviour. They provide possible biological explanations for further research, but cannot demonstrate effectiveness in people or predict recovery. HBOT remains investigational for TBI and should be discussed alongside neurological assessment, rehabilitation and symptom-focused care.
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