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While a herniated disc can be painful and disruptive, many cases resolve without surgery. Knowing the signs, understanding your options, and seeking care early can help you get back to normal activity faster and reduce the chance of recurrence. Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States. For many,…

A herniated disc can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness—sometimes in areas far from the spine itself. Recognizing these symptoms early allows for more effective treatment and helps prevent long-term nerve damage. Whether caused by age, injury, or stress on the spine, disc herniation often responds well to conservative care when diagnosed early. Your…

Brain hematomas are more complex—and more dangerous—than many people realize. From the risk factors posed by common medications like blood thinners to life-threatening pressure that can physically shift the brain, these conditions demand swift medical attention. Some develop slowly, others strike without warning, and all require a keen awareness of symptoms and follow-up care. Georgia…

Though often used interchangeably, brain hematomas and brain hemorrhages are not the same. A hemorrhage refers to active bleeding, while a hematoma is a collection of blood that typically forms after the bleeding has begun. This article explains their relationship and outlines common types of brain hemorrhages—including epidural, subdural, subarachnoid, intracerebral, and intraventricular—highlighting how each…

Brain hematomas occur when blood vessels in or around the brain rupture, leading to dangerous pressure buildup. Symptoms include severe headaches, nausea, confusion, and vision changes. Diagnosis typically involves CT or MRI scans, and treatment depends on severity. Acute cases often require emergency craniotomy surgery, while chronic hematomas may be treated with less invasive burr…

A subdural hematoma is a life-threatening condition caused by bleeding in the membranes surrounding the brain, typically due to head trauma. Unlike superficial bruises, subdural hematomas do not show on the skin but instead cause severe headaches, nausea, slurred speech, vision changes, dizziness, weakness, memory loss, or personality changes. Symptoms can appear immediately, within hours,…

Subdural hematomas are dangerous and potentially life-threatening conditions in which blood vessels in the meninges, or the brain’s protective tissues, are compromised and cause blood to pool in the spaces between the meninges’ layers. While all subdural hematomas are dangerous, they can be categorized into three groups based on the rapidity of their development: Acute…