A skull fracture involves any damage in the cranial bone or skull. The injury is brought about by an impact or blow to the head that is strong enough to break the bone. What are the types? The type of skull fracture is based on the force of the blow, site of impact and shape […]
Epidural hematoma develops if a mass of blood forms in the area amidst the skull and protective covering of the brain. Head injuries can cause the brain to bounce within the skull. This can lead to tearing of the internal lining of the brain, blood vessels and tissues which results to bleeding, thus allowing a
Anoxia is a condition brought about by hypoxia where the brain or body is deprived of oxygen. It is important to note that for every form of anoxia, it has a different external or internal cause. When it comes to the internal causes, it generally includes insufficient oxygen to the blood vessels or heart. As
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A brain aneurysm is a protuberance or enlargement of any artery within the brain. An aneurysm can form in delicate or weakened sites in the arterial walls. A small-sized aneurysm does not cause any symptoms. The initial warning signs might arise once it grows large enough to crush on the nerves or if it leaks
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Blunt head trauma can arise after sustaining a blow to the head. This can lead to significant impairment to the brain. In most cases of traumatic brain injuries, they are possible to occur due to vehicular accidents. Even if there is no open wound, harm to the brain can occur. The potential effects of blunt
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