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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
The most likely problem is reduced vertebral artery blood flow to the brain stem and part of the brain from inflammation. The sleep problems associated with whiplash injuries can be a big cause of those symptoms, too. Sleep apnea can be a cause. Chronic sleep and blood flow problems can cause atrophy of the brain cells over time.
Then there is the direct physiological damage to axons (diffuse axonal injury) that reduces the function of the communication structure in the brain. Think of wires that have poor insulation or are corroded or a leaking hose.
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Thanks a lot for the answers, altough I have some more now:
-How can the inflammation of the nerves restrict the blood flow to the brain?
-What do you mean with Chronic sleep?
Also, the atrophy of the brain cells is reversible or its an irrepairable damage? And can it be seen on and MRI or other imaging exams?
-Do you mean the axons in the brain or in the nerves of the neck? And in either case it is possible for the axons to repair themselves?