Question 1

how to know if i have a skull fracture?

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CT scan : A ct scan of the head will show a fracture.

Question 2

what happens if you have an untreated skull fracture?

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Not much: Almost all skull fractures are treated conservatively.  They do not require treatment nor surgery.  Most of the time the bone will heal.  The only skull fracutres needing treatment are ones associated with bleeding or those in children which enlarge.

Question 3

what are the tests for basilar skull fracture?

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CT scan: Ct scan of the brain is the best analysis for basilar skull fracture.
The bone windows supplied with the ct scan are where we find the fractures of the base of the skull.  If we need more detailed images, we have fine-cut ct's of the skull performed.

Question 4

is it okay to go to school with a skull fracture?

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Yes if there no : Complications and the initial period of observation past without any problem.  No sport activities.

Question 5

describe the features of a basilar skull fracture.?

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Basilar skull fx: Basilar skull fracture is usually due to blunt trauma to the back of the head. It has unusual features besides from severe headache. Bruises may appear under the eyes ("raccoon eyes"), there may be bleeding behind the ear drum (only seen with an otoscope), and there may be clear watery fluid (CSF) running out the nose. You can also lose your sense of smell and have severe dizziness.

Question 6

how long does a skull fracture take to heal in a baby?

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8-12 weeks: Each child is different. Some kids recover fast and some take a little more time. They should do an x-ray a few days down the road to make sure she is healing properly. I'm hoping they did a cat scan when it happened to make sure she didn't have any bleeding in her brain which is somewhat common after a skull fracture.Good luck.

Question 7

how long does it take for a babies skull fracture to heal?

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Skull fractures: A skull fracture in an infant are usually well healed by three months assuming there are no other underlying medical problems.

Question 8

how long does the person recover from basilar skull fracture?

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6-8 weeks: The skull fracture itself will heal just like any other bone in the body and usually take 6-8 weeks.  The actual symptoms however, may persist depending on the extent of injury to the underlying brain tissue.

Question 9

what's the most effective way to treat basilar skull fracture?

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Basilar skull fractu: There is generally no specific treatment for basilar skull fracture unless the injury has led to a leaking of spinal fluid; then the leak would be repaired. Otherwise just rest and analgesics for pain are used. Symptoms of a basilar skull fracture include shiners under your eyes (racoon eyes) and blood behind the ear drum. It generally results from a blow to the back of the head.

Question 10

what are the consequences of developing basilar skull fracture?

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Basilar skull fx: Basilar skull fracture results from a blow to the back of the head. This causes a concussion, which will usually resolve completely in several weeks. In severe cases it can cause spinal fluid leak, which needs to be surgically repaired. There a few cases which may have permanent loss of smell or vertigo. Over 90% of patients recover without long-term effects.

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