Treatments For An Epidural Hematoma

Rest And Relaxation

The most important part of recovery is letting yourself take time to heal, as your brain has just suffered a huge amount of trauma. You've had your initial head injury, which caused damage. Then, your blood caused the pressure on your brain to swell, which could severely increase the damages. After that, you needed to undergo an operation to relieve the pressure. Now, you're dealing with the aftermath of brain damage, and everything that entails for your unique case.

You need to take time off to engage in rest and relaxation. It's one of the hardest things for a patient to do, especially one committed to their career and other obligations. But if you try to return to normal too quickly, you could cause even more complications. It's imperative to follow the recommended treatment plan laid out by your doctor. Rest whenever you get tired and avoid contact sports and alcohol.

Continue reading to learn about the next element of treating an epidural hematoma.