Treatments For An Epidural Hematoma

An epidural hematoma is a medical condition that occurs after head trauma. Upon impact, the brain bounces inside the skull, causing tears and damage to its lining and blood vessels, resulting in bleeding inside the skull. A mass of blood may form between the brain and the skull. This mass is called an epidural hematoma. The mass of blood increases pressure on the brain, which leads to swelling, which in turn leads to more pressure. The initial head trauma already caused a brain injury, and the epidural hematoma might make the brain damage worse. Untreated hematomas can be life-threatening, or at the very least, permanently debilitating. Fortunately, there are some successful treatment methods. Get familiar with them now.

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