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    Subdural Hematoma

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    Subdural Hematoma Definition

    Due to a head injury as a result of accidents, falls or blows to the head, there arises a life-threatening condition of a vein rupture, resulting in blood clotting and collecting on the brains’ surface just underneath the skin. This condition is called a subdural hematoma.

    Subdural Hematoma Symptoms

    Typical symptoms of a subdural hematoma are very similar to the symptoms of dementia, stroke, tumors or other brain-related problems like the following:

    • Speech slurring
    • Loss of consciousness, fainting or going into coma
    • Seizures
    • Numbness
    • Weakness
    • Severe headaches
    • Vision problems

    Subdural Hematoma Risk Factors

    Complications and risks associated with subdural hematoma are determined by the extent and severity of the brain injury –

    • Brain herniation which induces pressure on your brain thus causing coma or even death
    • Permanent muscle weakness and numbness

    Subdural Hematoma Diagnosis

    Usually, the doctor will ask for:

    • imaging tests like a CT or MRI scan to have a clear and in-depth picture of the brain, the skull, veins and blood vessels and also, to check if there’s any blood on the brain.
    • Blood test for a complete blood count
    • A physical examination to check vitals – heart rate and blood pressure to rule out internal bleeding

    Subdural Hematoma Treatment

    The various treatment options are

    • Craniotomy which is a surgical procedure where a part of the skull is removed with suction and irrigation to remove/treat blood clots due to large or acute subdural hematomas.
    • Burr hole procedure where small holes are made on the skull and rubber tubes are inserted to drain out smaller blood clots in the hematomas
    • Anti-seizure medications to counter seizures due to subdural hematoma
    • Medication to treat brain injury
    • Prescription of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in the brain

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