2. Brain Injury
Many people develop dyscalculia after a head or brain injury. There are numerous things that can cause such an injury, including car accidents, sports injuries, and work injuries. If the part of the brain that corresponds to numbers and memory is affected by the injury, a person can develop this condition.
It can present itself with other conditions and symptoms or be the only thing symptoms that result from the injury. In some cases, if a person recovers and the brain is able to heal, the condition can improve, and the person may even be able to overcome their dyscalculia and live a normal life. Other people will suffer from the condition for the rest of their lives.
The severity of the condition often depends on the severity of the injury, the part of the brain that is damaged, or the type of injury. Diagnosing the condition may take some time.