Functions:
- Breathing, Heart Rate, Swallowing Reflexes to seeing and hearing (Startle Response). Controls sweating, blood pressure, digestion, temperature (Autonomic Nervous System). Affects level of alertness. Ability to sleep.
- Sense of balance (Vestibular Function).
Observed Problems:
- Deceased vital capacity in breathing, important for speech. Swallowing food and water (Dysphagia). Difficulty with organization/perception of the environment. Problems with balance and movement. Dizziness and nausea (Vertigo).
- Sleeping difficulties (Insomnia, Sleep Apnea).
Thanks for your attention. Our next post will be on your Cerebellum. For Dr. Siegfried’s Consumer Awareness Guide to Concussions and Chronic Sinusitis go to https://www.nasalspecific.com
“If a disease were killing our children in the proportions that [brain] injuries are, people would be outraged and demand that this killer be stopped.” – Former Surgeon General Everett Koop, MD
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(Source for these posts): Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon, 2002-2006)