Chronic Subdural Hematoma Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is chronic subdural hematoma?
This refers to blood collecting in the space between the brain and the brain's outer covering (dura). It is can be caused by even minor injury or bump to the head. Older adults and those on certain blood-thinning or and bleeding disorders are at higher risk.
Symptoms of chronic subdural hematoma
Difficulty in walking
Concentration is getting worse
Injury to the head
Bedridden
Less active recently like not walking outside as much
History of dementia
Recent changes in mental state
My brain is not functioning right now
Questions your doctor may ask to check for chronic subdural hematoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose chronic subdural hematoma
Do you have any difficulty walking?
Do you feel you have problems concentrating recently?
Did you hit your head?
Do you spend most of your time lying down as you have difficulty getting up?
Have you been less active recently (e.g not walking outside as much)?
Treatment for chronic subdural hematoma
Chronic subdural hematoma is commonly treated surgically to drain out the accumulated blood. The condition can also be treated medically in some cases.
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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