Hematoma Treatment in India

Sophia Nair, a 42-year-old architect and...

Sophia Nair, a 42-year-old architect and mother of two, was an avid runner. Two weeks after a minor fall during a trail run where she hit her head, she began experiencing a persistent, throbbing headache that over-the-counter painkillers couldn't touch, along with new dizziness and difficulty concentrating on her blueprints. A CT scan ordered by her primary care physician revealed a growing subdural hematoma, a pool of blood between her brain and its outer lining. Her neurologist, Dr. Chen, explained that while small hematomas can sometimes be monitored, Sophia's was causing pressure symptoms and required surgical evacuation via a burr hole procedure to relieve the pressure and prevent permanent damage. Terrified by the idea of brain surgery, Sophia feared for her ability to work and care for her young children. The procedure itself, under local anesthesia with sedation, was quick. She felt pressure but no pain. In the days that followed, the relief was dramatic; the 'vice-like' headache lifted, and her mental clarity returned. After a month of gradual recovery and restricted activity, she was back to designing and planning her return to running. The emotional journey was from profound fear and vulnerability, worrying she might not be 'herself' again, to immense gratitude and a newfound caution about head injuries.