Symptoms of EPIDURAL HEMATOMA OF THE BRAIN
Expanding epidural hematomas often cause headaches, nausea, and vomiting. As the mass of blood increases in size the brain may become deformed or displaced. Local pressure leads to local brain dysfunction such as weakness, numbness, or speech problems. When the central areas of the brain and the brainstem become displaced, people may lose consciousness and exhibit abnormal posturing of the arms and legs. Irreversible brainstem injury may occur.
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