Any injury to the brain may kill neurons, either in specific areas or diffusely scattered through the brain. In any type of injury where there has been cell death, there is likely to be a substantial area of injured cells that might be able to be healed and re-integrated into the brain network. Furthermore, there is some evidence that HBOT might actually be able to stimulate the growth of new neurons in the injured area.

 

 

Stroke

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If there is a significant area of dead brain cells, it probably can't be re-grown—at least in an adult. But there is bound to be an area around the primary injury with damaged cells that survived, and possibly can be brought back. It is not possible to predict how much can be repaired, but it is certainly worthwhile giving treatment a try.

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Cerebral Palsy

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This is essentially peri-natal Traumatic Brain Injury, more or less diffuse in nature. Clinical trials have shown that many CP patients experience improved function, sometimes dramatically, even when treated as adults.

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Carbon Monoxide and Chemical Toxin Exposure

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These injuries lead to diffuse damage, killing and injuring cells scattered around the brain. Again, there are bound to be cells that were injured and not killed, which perhaps can be brought back "on-line" by HBOT.

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Near Drowning

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This also leads to diffuse damage. Particularly in children, there can be dramatic re-growth of brain even after major damage.