injuries and poisoning
Skull Fracture
Symptoms of Skull Fracture
Certain symptoms suggest a fracture at the base of the skull: Cerebrospinal fluid—the clear fluid that flows over the surface of the brain between the meninges—may leak from the nose (rhinorrhea) or ears (otorrhea). Blood may collect behind the eardrum, or if the eardrum is ruptured, blood may drain from the ear. Bruises may develop behind the ear (Battle sign) or around the eyes (raccoon eyes). Blood may collect in the sinuses, which may also be fractured. If the fracture has damaged the brain, people may have symptoms such as the following: Persistent or increasing sleepiness and confusion Seizure Disorders None Repeated vomiting Severe headache Inability to feel or move an arm or leg Difficulty recognizing people or the surroundings Loss of balance Problems speaking or seeing Lack of coordination 