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Is it normal to experience anxiety after having a subdural heamatoma?i had burr hole surgery to fix it and my ears ring a lot now is this normal?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Effects may vary: A subdural hematoma is a serious issue. So anxiety, depression, and other cognitive effects can develop both as a result of the original injury that caused the sdh and/or the resulting surgery. If you haven't seen a doctor about these symptoms, i'd recommend doing so and soon. Sdh and post-treatment is not a small matter.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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Anxiety: Surgery for a subdural hematoma is always an anxiety producing event so that is normal. This surgery does not usually cause a ringing in the ears and if this persists you might want to consult a ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon.

Dr Singel agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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