Epidural Hematoma treatment in Magdalena Contreras

An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood that forms between the skull and the outermost layer covering the brain, generally after a blow to the head. It is a situation that requires urgent medical attention.

Common symptoms: severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness, sometimes after an interval in which the person seems to be fine.

When to see a doctor? In the face of head trauma followed by these symptoms, care should be sought immediately.

Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist are the ones who evaluate this type of injury. If warning signs appear after a blow to the head, do not wait: go without delay to a professional care service.