Intracranial hematoma can occur because the fluid that surrounds the brain's inability to absorb the power of a blow or sudden impact. In the case of collisions is too strong, the brain can be shifted by force on the inner wall of the skull, so that it becomes discolored.
Intracranial hematoma is a serious condition may be life threatening and usually requires appropriate treatment as soon as possible, although the injury to the head light look.
Typically, surgery is necessary to treat intracranial hematoma which aims to take a blood accumulation in brain tissue. However, do not need to do surgery on intracranial hematoma with a small size.
Cause
Head injury is the main reason behind the occurrence of intracranial bleeding (hemorrhage), which is usually caused by a car or motorcycle accidents or events that seem trivial as terbenturnya head.
There is a greater likelihood of mild head trauma that may lead to hematoma when one of the elderly, especially those taking anticoagulant or anti-platelet drugs such as aspirin.
Serious injury can occur even if no signs of cuts or bruises that look. In the case of head injury may cause hematoma, the possibility of a subdural, epidural, or intraparenchymal hematoma.
Symptom
Signs and symptoms of intracranial hematoma can occur either immediately or up to several weeks or more after a clash of heads. Pressure on the brain can be increased from time to time, and generate some or all of the following symptoms:
1. Throw up
2. Changes in pupil size
3. Increased headaches
4. Increased blood pressure
5. Progressive drowsiness and loss of consciousness
6. Dizziness
7. Confusion
8. Weakness in limbs on one side of the body
The following signs and symptoms may also occur in cases of more new blood accumulates in the brain:
1. Convulsions
2. Fainting
3. Lethargy
Treatment
Some subdural hematomas do not need to be taken as it is quite small and does not cause the appearance of signs or symptoms. Diuretic drugs can also help control brain swelling (edema) after head injury.
Operation
Treatment of hematoma often requires surgery. The type of operation can be determined depending on the characteristics of the hematoma. Surgical options may include:
1. Craniotomy
In the case of a large hematoma may need to be opening the skull (craniotomy) to remove blood.
2. Surgical drainage
If the localized blood clotting and does not happen enough, your doctor will probably make a hole through the skull and then take the liquid by suction.
Recovery
Anticonvulsant drugs such as phenytoin (Dilantin) may be prescribed after surgery, to manage or avoid the occurrence of post-traumatic seizures. These medicines will continue to be consumed during the year after the trauma.
Anxiety, attention difficulties, sleep problems, headaches, and amnesia may occur and recover for some time. Recovery period can be prolonged and may not be recovered in total.
Recovery is most likely to occur in adults after injury that is within the first 6 months. Children often recover faster and better than adults.
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