Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Subdural Hematoma


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Subdural Hematoma
Question: What are the indications of subdural hematoma?

Answer: A lot of this depends on the speed of accumulation of the blood/fluid which causes the hematoma. Acute subdurals are usually present with altered levels of consciousness, seizures, syncope, etc. Chronic subdurals (accumulate over time) are usually present with mild mental deficits, headache, and milder symptoms.


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