Do I Suffer From Chronic traumatic Encephalopathy?

Have you experienced repeated head trauma?

Do you have trouble thinking (cognitive impairment)?

Do you experience short-term memory loss?

Do you show impulsive behavior?

Do you engage in substance misuse?

Do you experience difficulty planning and carrying out tasks (executive function)?

Do you experience depression or apathy?

Do you have suicidal thoughts or behavior?

Do you experience emotional instability?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a condition of the brain in which degeneration takes place caused by repeated head traumas. It is often found in the brains of American football athletes, boxers and in the brains of athletes of other contact sports. However, a diagnosis can only be made at autopsy. CTE is thought to develop over many years after repeated brain injuries, mild or severe. It cannot be treated, only prevented. To prevent CTE you need to reduce mild traumatic brain injuries and prevent additional injury after a concussion.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or more signs related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a condition in which brain degeneration takes place likely caused by repeated head traumas. CTE is thought to develop over any yeas after repeated injuries. However, the diagnosis is made only at autopsy. The condition is often found in boxers, football players, and military personnel (who experienced explosive blasts). CTE is a very rare disease and is not yet well understood. The symptoms overlap with those in many other conditions. In case you experienced repeated head trauma and have one or more cognitive problems, it’s very important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). However, some of these symptoms occur in many other conditions. Therefore, it’s extremely important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor. CTE is a condition in which brain degeneration takes place likely caused by repeated head traumas. However, the diagnosis is made only at autopsy. There is no treatment for CTE and the condition is progressive. More research on treatments is needed, but right now the approach is to prevent head trauma. Besides, it’s essential to stay informed about the recommendations for detecting traumatic brain injury and managing it.