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There are many secondary complications

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that can result from a moderate to

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severe TBI . One type of complication

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is swelling of the brain , called edema ,

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which can cause increased pressure

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within the skull . Other complications

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are related to the brain getting little

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or no oxygen . Hypertension or low

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blood pressure can be a serious problem

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that reduces the amount of oxygen

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delivered to the brain tissues ,

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seizures and problems with the

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endocrine system , which controls

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hormones , can also disrupt brain

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function .