Question 1

nursing care at home after epidural hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how bad: This type of injury can be minor or severe. They may have trouble talking, walking swallowing and thinking. Or they might just have a bad headache.  The problems that the epidural caused need to be dealt with.

Question 2

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 3

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

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Yes: This is a common circumstance.

Question 4

will subdural hematoma kill me?

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It might: If a subdural is big enough & goes untreated, there may be serious consequences.  Most, though, develop slowly, and if they are not to big they may be monitored.  If big enough, they are treated surgically.

Question 5

what is a delayed subdural hematoma?

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: Typically the bleeding associated with a subdural hematoma initiates within a few moments subsequent to a substantial head injury.  However, in some cases, a slower process ensues, with the gradual development of a mass effect over several days.  The eventual diagnosis is termed "delayed".

Question 6

can a d dimer test detect a subdural hematoma?

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: No, d-dimer is not used to detect subdural hematoma, imaging studies are needed to diagnose such pathology.

Question 7

which type of surgery does a subdural hematoma require?

Accepted Answer

Cranial burr holes: Cranial burr hole evacuation of the hematoma. For large for acute hematomas, craniotomy may become necessary.

Question 8

what kind of doctors that can help with subdural hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgeon: You should visit with a neurosurgeon.  Treatment depends on the amount of blood, your symptoms, and length of time you have had the finding.

Question 9

how hard do you have to hit your head to get a subdural hematoma?

Accepted Answer

: These are rarely seen unless there is a significant impact process. Examples include a car crash, sudden impact with a tree skiing downhill, falling from a significant height, bludgeoning with a weapon.

Question 10

i have burr hole : subdural hematoma can anyone help , what to do?

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Subdural hematoma: I assume you have the bur hole as the subdural hematoma was treated?  If your follow up CT scan was negative for hematoma then you are cleared. If there is still a hematoma causing pressure on the brain then you need to speak to the neurosurgeon that did the procedure about further treatment.

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