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

how's a depressed skull fracture treated?

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Conservative or surg: Treatment for a skull fracture depends on the severity of the fracture and the presence of any associated brain injury. Treatment of uncomplicated skull fractures may include wound care, cold compresses, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain. Treatment for an injury to the brain may require corticosteroid medications, medications for seizures, or surgery.

Question 4

what are the signs of a baislar skull fracture?

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Basilar Skull fxr: The classic signs of a basilar skull fracture include "raccoon eyes" and "battle's sign".  Raccoon eyes = dark discoloration around the eyes that, well, gives a raccoon like appearance.  Battle's sign is a hematoma (bruising and bulge) behind the ear.  Other signs include bloody drainage from the ear with or without cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage from the ear.

Question 5

what happens when someone get a skull fracture?

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Skull fracture : The fracture itself is a break or crack of the cranial bone.
It may cause no permanent damage, or depending on what part and how much of the underlying brain was affected, there may be serious neurological subsequelae such as seizures, cognitive or motor problems.

Question 6

what could a skull fracture do to a young person?

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Look for brain injur: It takes a hard hit to cause a skull fracture, so they may indicate a concussion occurred. The bones usually heal up fine in 6-8 weeks. But be on the look out for concussion symptoms that last more than a few days (dizziness, headache, memory problems, etc).

Question 7

please help! what happens if you have untreated skull fracture?

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That depends on: The specific type of skull fracture ; location.

Question 8

expert opinions? which type of skull fracture is the worst and why?

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All types of these -: Can be bad, except maybe a close undisplaced fracture. All open fx or depressed are bad for getting infected or causing brain damage. Even the undisplaced ones can result in internal bleeding to cause pressure on the brain from the bleeding.
So take all skull fractures seriously, as none can be benign.

Question 9

what are the consequences of developing basilar skull fracture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

i'm starting to think i have a depressed skull fracture..what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Seek urgent: Medical evaluation if you have symptoms or signs consistent with a depressed skull fracture.

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