Treatments For An Epidural Hematoma

Medication

Unless the epidural hematoma is causing critical pressure on the brain, an operation generally won't be performed without the patient taking medication beforehand. Doctors will generally prescribe drugs that help reduce intracranial pressure and overall inflammation. One group of medication is called hyperosmotic agents, including hypertonic saline, glycerol, and mannitol, which are designed to reduce the swelling in a person's brain. One of the most common complications of a head injury is the potential for seizures, which is why doctors might prescribe anti-epileptics and anti-seizure drugs. Depending on the severity of trauma, patients might need to take these medications for a long time. Some patients use them for years, although this is usually only the case if they have already experienced seizure-related complications.

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