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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 can be caused by even minor injuries or bumps to the head. Older adults and those on certain blood-thinning medications or with 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 the accumulated blood. In some cases, the condition can also be treated medically.

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References

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Shohei Harase, MD

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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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