We have discussed before that traumatic brain injuries, which occur when one sustains physical damage to his or her brain, can sometimes produce less-than-common and even bizarre results, such as olfactory hallucinations. Recently, VICE reported on their food-centric blog, Munchies, that “some highly unfortunate neurological wiring” can also cause a “rabid craving for cheese.”
VICE followed the story of Kai Thomas, a 15-year-old student from the United Kingdom who was left comatose for nine days after suffering from a sudden brain bleed last year. Upon waking, Kai was unable to walk or talk, but as he regained those skills, he also manifested new traits that he did not have before. For one, he constantly cursed, and for another, he developed an inexplicable, newfound love for cheese.
Kai’s mother relays a story of finding Kai eating an entire block of cheese one day, and ever since, the dairy product has become a staple of the 15-year-old’s diet. “Kai even puts it on his cereal,” VICE reports.
Kai’s doctors were able to attribute changes in mood and behavior to his brain injury–a typical symptom of traumatic brain injuries–but the desire for cheese was inexplicable even to them. But, as VICE notes, “there have been far, far worse cases” of strange effects of the brain, such as “alien hand syndrome,” in which a person finds that one of his hands will perform certain actions without his willing it to do so.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of someone else’s negligence, such as a rear end collision, call us for help. We will talk to you and review your case for free. The Tyrone Law Firm specializes in representing those who have suffered a devastating injury, such as traumatic brain injury resulting from the negligence of another. Our personal injury firm here in Atlanta has a very successful record of trying such cases.
Nelson Tyrone handles Brain Injury, Spine Injury and RSD/CRPS cases throughout the United States. He involves only the top medical, rehabilitation and life-care plan experts in the field. His results on behalf of clients include several of the largest settlements and verdicts on record.
You can reach us at 404-377-0017 or via email at admin@tyronelaw.com. If we can’t help you, we will do our best to put you into the hands of lawyers who can.
Additional Resources
- Munchies Staff, “A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Make You Crave Cheese and Curse Like a Sailor,” VICE.com
- Mayo Clinic: Traumatic Brain Injuries
Hayley serves as a Labor and Delivery Nurse Consultant for the Tyrone Law Firm. She attended and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations. After graduation she moved to the gulf coast where she pursued a career in real estate and development.
