Brain hematoma

In the tissues of the brain is a lot of blood vessels, with damage and ruptures of which are formed hematomas. This problem can endanger human life and disrupt the normal functioning and activity of all body systems, therefore requires immediate medical attention.

Hematoma of the brain - symptoms and varieties

Protection of the main organ in the human body is carried out by means of a special liquid called liquor. With mechanical injuries, this substance is not able to provide proper damping and damage to the vessels occurs. It can be localized both inside the brain and in the area between the skull and soft tissues. Thus, there is an intracerebral, epidural and subdural hematoma of the brain. The first type of hemorrhage is characterized by rupture of the vessels directly in the organ itself, which entails damage to the white matter and disruption of the work of the neurons. The second type affects the area between the solid shell of the organ and the bones of the skull. The third is the area of ​​contact between the substance of the brain and its coating. In its turn, the last form is classified as follows:

1. Acute - the clinical picture is clearly pronounced right after trauma.
2. Subacute - signs develop after several hours.
3. Chronic subdural hematoma of the brain - manifestations of damage are visible only after weeks, and even months after receiving the injury.

Symptomatology of pathology:

• weakness and decreased motor activity of one half of the body;
• headache ;
• dizziness;
• confusion of consciousness;
• chronic fatigue , drowsiness;
• nausea;
• violation of speech apparatus;
• decreased vision;
• different size of pupils.

Intracerebral, epidural and subdural hematoma of the brain - consequences

The absence of the above signs and the normal state of health of the victim does not mean that the disease can not be treated. Without therapy, hematoma can lead to serious complications:

• dementia;
• atony;
• convulsions;
• Sopor;
• coma.

Moreover, the disease provokes mental disorders, contributes to the development of depression, distortion of perception and thinking, increasing irritability and aggression.

Treatment of hematoma of the brain

Depending on the size of the damaged tissue and the presence of puffiness, medicamentous and surgical methods of therapy are used.

Small hematomas with mild clinical signs are treated by taking anticoagulants, blood thinners, corticosteroid hormones and diuretics. This complex of medicines allows to achieve rapid elimination of the inflammatory process, to remove puffiness and to accelerate the resorption of blood clots.

Extensive damage requires an operation. It is carried out in two ways. With visible accumulation of fluid localized in one place, it is sucked through a small hole in the skull. A large hemorrhage size implies trepanation and complete elimination of all clots to avoid pressure on soft tissue.

Removal of brain hematoma - consequences

As a rule, professionally conducted surgical intervention does not lead to irreversible negative consequences.

Recovery takes place within 2-4 weeks, during which support therapy with anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids is carried out. After discharge, it is necessary to visit the attending physician for a few more months for preventive examinations and laboratory tests.