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Cerebral edema is basically a swelling of the brain, which increases pressure within the skull. This can be the result of a closed-head trauma, or an infection of the brain or brain stem.
Not to be confused with a hematoma, which also exerts pressure on the brain due to intracranial bleeding.
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After head injury retention of water by the brain is called?
Cerebral edema
What is nonpitting edema?
Non-pitting edema is a type of swelling. Pitting edema occurs when the swollen area is pressed and remains indented. The indentation does not occur with non-pitting edema.
If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?
periorbital edema.
Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?
Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
When was Cerebral Fix created?
Cerebral Fix was created in 1986.
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
Can drugs cause cerebral edema?
yes
What was the cause of Bruce Lee death?
Cerebral Edema.
Did someone assassinated Bruce Lee or did he got a heart attack?
Neither. He died of a cerebral edema, which is a swelling of the brain. He had been complaining of headaches and earlier had been treated for cerebral edema.
How old was Nicolette Larson at death?
cerebral edema on 12/16/1997
After head injury retention of water by the brain is called?
Cerebral edema
What is high-altitude cerebral edema?
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a life-threatening condition that afflicts a small percentage of those who suffer from AMS. In this condition, fluid leaks from within the pulmonary blood vessels into the lung tissue.
What is celebral edema?
The term cerebral edema is used to describe excess fluid in certain areas of the brain. The intracellular and extracellular areas are the spaces effected.
Bruce Lee die?
Bruce Lee died from a heart attack caused by an allergic reaction to an over the counter pain killer in an ambulance. RIP Little Dragon
Has anyone died of a human brain growing to big?
yes it is called a cerebral edema or brain swelling.
Can cerebral edem increase pulse rate?
Yes, cerebral edema can increase your pulse rate and cause swelling of the brain. Many mountain climbers get this due to high altitudes.
What is cerebral edema?
Cerebral edema is basically a swelling of the brain, which increases pressure within the skull. This can be the result of a closed-head trauma, or an infection of the brain or brain stem. Not to be confused with a hematoma, which also exerts pressure on the brain due to intracranial bleeding.
