Question 1

what's a subdural hematoma?

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Blood clot: A subdural hematoma is a blood clot that has formed on top of the brain and underneath the covering of the brain.  It is usually due to a traumatic event or if the patient's blood is being thinned.  It can be nonsurgical or surgical depending on how large it is and what the patient's neurological status is.

Question 2

what exactly is subdural hematoma?

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Rupture of vessel: Blood clot on the surface of the brain caused by rupture of vein.  Rupture of an artery on the surface would cause epidural bleed.

Question 3

what is a falcine subdural hematoma?

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Falcine Subdural: A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood between the surface of the brain and the dura mater.  A falcine subdural hematoma is located along the falx, the dural tissue that separates the two cerebral hemispheres.  It is most commonly due to head trauma but may be seen in ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

Question 4

what are the tests for subdural hematoma?

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Ct/ MRI: In this day, usually a ct or MRI of the brain is done to rule out a subdural hematoma.

Question 5

what exactly is chronic subdural hematoma?

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Blood around brain: There are three layers of tissue that surround the brain, known collectively as the "meninges." the outermost layer is the dura mater, the middle layer the arachnoid mater, and the layer closest to the brain the pia mater.  When veins that go between these layers rupture - often because of trauma - blood can start to pool between the dura mater and arachnoid mater causing a subdural hematoma.

Question 6

what are common symptoms of subdural hematoma?

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Coma in 50%: Acute: 50% coma; others may have headache, vomiting, unsteady walking
chronic or 15 days or more after onset: headaches, dizziness, memory loss, sleepiness, occasional seizures.

Question 7

what are the warning signs of subdural hematoma?

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Many: Headache, focal weakness, numbness, speech problem, confusion papilledema etc to mention few.

Question 8

what are techniques used to detect subdural hematoma?

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Brain Scan: The most common technique is a ct scan which detects the overwhelming majority of subdural hematomas. 
Rarely, an MRI scan is needed.

Question 9

what can i do if i had a subdural hematoma 3 years ago?

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Forget it: Acute subdural is a serious event but resolves over time.  Chronic subdural is possible but unlikely if you are otherwise healthy.  Headaches and seizures may be long term sequelae, but are easy to manage.  Follow up scans should be done.  Periodic neurological follow up would be appropriate.

Question 10

can you have a subdural hematoma for years and not know?

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Yes: This is a common circumstance.

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