Causes Of An Epidural Hematoma

An epidural hematoma is a severe medical condition with life-threatening effects on the brain. This condition typically occurs after injury or trauma to a person's head. Your brain might literally bounce against your skull, causing damage to its blood vessels, tissues, and lining, resulting in bleeding. A large mass made of blood will form in the place between your brain's protective covering and skull. An epidural hematoma increases the pressure on a person's brain, causing swelling. The swollen brain then shifts in the person's skull. Continued pressure and brain damage can affect all aspects of a person's life, from their physical well-being to their consciousness.