Symptoms of EXTRADURAL HEMORRHAGE
The symptoms associated with an extradural or epidural hematoma may occasionally develop rapidly or may evolve over 24 to 96 hours after a head injury. The include new, gradual or rapid onset of headache. Nausea and vomiting may occur as the hematoma enlarged and increases the pressure within the skull. Lethargy and stupor can occur, sometimes associated with changes in the size of one of the pupils. Weakness, numbness or paralysis can occur, usually on one side of the body at first. Sometimes there are visual symptoms or difficulty speaking.
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