Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
Summary
The ongoing Iran conflict has increased concerns about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among U.S. troops. Many soldiers injured by drone and missile attacks on bases have suffered TBIs, sometimes with long-lasting effects that are hard for doctors to predict.Key Facts
- Joe Shearer, a Marine who fought in Iraq in 2005, was recently diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from blasts he experienced.
- Symptoms of TBIs include dizziness, migraines, memory loss, and difficulty with daily tasks.
- About 700 U.S. service members have been wounded by drone and missile attacks during the Iran conflict.
- Most of these injuries have been described by the Pentagon as “minor concussions.”
- Even mild TBIs can cause lasting problems such as headaches, dizziness, and “brain fog.”
- Doctors cannot reliably predict who will have long-term effects after a TBI.
- Repeated brain injuries can increase the risk of serious brain diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
- The article includes information on available suicide prevention resources due to the serious impact of TBIs on mental health.
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