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NOTE: Symptoms of chronic SDH can be fluctuating.
NOTE: Symptoms of chronic SDH can be fluctuating.
NOTE: Symptoms of subdural hemorrhage have a slower onset than those of [[epidural hemorrhage]]s because the lower pressure veins bleed more slowly than arteries.  Thus, signs and symptoms may show up within 24 hours but can be delayed as much as 2 weeks.<ref name="Sanders and McKenna">Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. ''Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook'', 2nd revised Ed.  Chapter 22, "Head and facial trauma." Mosby.</ref>


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Symptoms of subdural hemorrhage have a slower onset than those of [[epidural hemorrhage]]s because the lower pressure veins bleed more slowly than arteries.  Thus, signs and symptoms may show up within 24 hours but can be delayed as much as 2 weeks.<ref name="Sanders and McKenna">Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. ''Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook'', 2nd revised Ed.  Chapter 22, "Head and facial trauma." Mosby.</ref> If the bleeds are large enough to put pressure on the brain, signs of increased [[intracranial pressure|ICP]] or damage to part of the brain will be present. (Dr.Gill Mohinder MD)
Other [[signs]] and [[symptom]]s of subdural hematoma include the following:
* A history of recent [[head injury]]
* Loss of [[consciousness]] or fluctuating levels of consciousness
* Irritability
* [[Seizures]]
* [[Numbness]]
* [[Headache]] (either constant or fluctuating)
* [[Dizziness]]
* [[Disorientation]]
* [[Amnesia]]
* Weakness or [[lethargy]]
* [[Nausea]] or [[vomit|vomiting]]
* Personality changes
* [[Dysphasia|Inability to speak]] or [[dysarthria|slurred speech]]
* [[Ataxia]], or difficulty walking
* Altered breathing patterns
* Blurred Vision
* [[Deviated gaze]], or abnormal movement of the eyes.
* Cranial nerve palsies
* Nuchal rigidity
* progressive neurologic decline
* Transient "lucid interval"


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

History and Symptoms

  • Symptoms of acute subdural hematoma include
  • Symptoms of chronic subdural hematoma include

History

Patients with acute subdural hematoma may have a positive history of:

Patients with chronic subdural hematoma may have a positive history of:

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of acute subdural hematoma include:

  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Anisocoria
  • Dysphagia
  • Balance problem
  • Comma
  • Blurred Vision
  • Disorientation
  • Dizziness
  • Slurred speech
  • Irritability
  • Seizures
  • Numbness
  • Abnormal movement of the eyes

Common symptoms of chronic subdural hematoma include:[1]

  • Headaches
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Light-headedness
  • Suppression of emotions (apathy)
  • Sleepiness
  • Seizures
  • Disturbances of consciousness
  • Motor problems
  • Sensation problem (paraparesis)
  • Parkinson like symptoms

NOTE: Symptoms of chronic SDH can be fluctuating.

NOTE: Symptoms of subdural hemorrhage have a slower onset than those of epidural hemorrhages because the lower pressure veins bleed more slowly than arteries. Thus, signs and symptoms may show up within 24 hours but can be delayed as much as 2 weeks.[2]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of acute subdural hematoma include:

Less common symptoms of acute subdural hematoma include:

References

  1. Samiy, E. (1963). "Chronic Subdural Hematoma Presenting a Parkinsonian Syndrome". Journal of Neurosurgery. 20 (10): 903. doi:10.3171/jns.1963.20.10.0903. ISSN 0022-3085.
  2. Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook, 2nd revised Ed. Chapter 22, "Head and facial trauma." Mosby.

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