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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.
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of acute subdural hematoma include:
Less common symptoms of acute subdural hematoma include:
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] If the bleeds are large enough to put pressure on the brain, signs of increased ICP or damage to part of the brain will be present. (Dr.Gill Mohinder MD)
Other signs and symptoms 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 vomiting
- Personality changes
- Inability to speak or 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"