Question 1

what is the definition or description of: subdural hematoma?

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Subdural hematoma: A subdural hematoma is a bleeding in the brain that occurs between the brain and the overlying membrane called the dura mater - the subdural space is an anatomical area where these types of bleeds are not uncommon.

Question 2

what's the definition of subdural hematoma?

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Brain bleed: A bleed that occurs in between the dura and arachnoid layers  of the brain. This type of bleed occurs "outside" the brain, not within.

Question 3

i bumped my temple 72 hours ago. no headache, pupils fine, and not dizzy. should i still worry about subdural hematoma:acute, subacute and chronic?

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Probably not: If you have not developed any symptoms of altered mental status, dizziness, weakness or other symptoms I would not worry 72 hours after a head injury.

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

how can i prevent a subdural hematoma from reoccuring?

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Stop hitting head: A subdural hematoma is usually a result of trauma.  There is rupture of blood vessels just beneath the dura that causes a blood clot.  This can dissolve to a fluid collection with a membrane.  Usually this resolves and is of no significance.  Rare cases rebleed or even grow, particularly if there is repeated trauma.

Question 6

what happen if someone delayed his subdural hematoma surgery?

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Serious consequence.: Depending on the size this could have very serious consequences including permanent brin damage and death. You need to listen to the advice of the neurologist and neuro surgeon. They spent most of their young lives learning how to treat these life threatening conditions.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

can you tell me about subdural hematoma?

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SDH: A subdural hematoma typically occurs from bridging cortical veins being torn causing blood to accumulate on the surface of the brain under the dural covering of the brain.  Trauma is the most common cause.  In the elderly, even relatively minor head trauma can cause a sdh.  Surgery is often used to evacuate the hematoma.

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