Cerebral edema increases intracranial pressure by trapping fluid around the brain. As a result, it decreases the blood supply to the brain, which reduces the oxygen stores, thereby causing damage or death of brain cells. The damage can be irreversible or, at times, fatal. Brain fever, stroke, ischemic injury, brain infection, brain hemorrhage are the possible reasons for cerebral edema. Surgery, medications, hypothermia, and osmotherapy treat it.
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What causes low heart rate after head injury?
Query: Hi doctor, This query is with regard to one of my friends. He got an accident five months back. He was hospitalized in ICU. Blood came from his ear and so had a computed tomography (CT) scan done. An ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor said that his ear is fine and no hearing problem. Later he was shi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Probably your friend has got head injury that is causing the brain edema which is causing the low heart rate known as bradycardia. He should get a repeat computed tomography (CT) done. We usually givesaline, antibiotics and Mannitol to reduce the... Read Full »
There is mild cerebral edema, with facial fractures and post-nasal drip after accident. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, A 23-year-old male patient hit with bike accident, fell on back side of head, CT (Computed Tomography) scan reports reveals mild cerebral edema, with some facial fractures, currently patient is having blood clots discharge as post-nasal drip, and not associated with headache, dizziness... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. You might be worried of the cerebral edema if this will cause any harm. A repeat 48 hour CT (Computed Tomography) scan if with any signs of wakefulness deterioration is warranted if that ever happens. The blood clots is a sequelae of the traum... Read Full »
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