Epidural hematomas also tend to be more sudden than subdural bleeds. If you have an epidural hematoma, you will probably briefly lose consciousness. Other symptoms include headaches, drowsiness, vomiting and se
Aside from a diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, the patient must be in good health. Patient and caregivers must accept the need for weekly ALT measurements for at least the first 18 weeks of treatment, and for periodic office evaluations. Many of our patients who have ...
Hematomas are a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. Read about the types, symptoms, signs, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hematomas.
ACUTE SUBDURAL HEMATOMA Young People, Chronic Subdural Hematoma but No Headache? In younger adults, how common is it that a chronic subdural hematoma would not cause a headache? A subdural hematoma is bleeding under the dura mater of the brain. This can begin happening several weeks [...] AC...
Some reversible causes of dementia-like symptoms include: Alcohol or substance use disorder Side effects of some medications Tumors Subdural hematomas, blood clots beneath the outer covering of the brain Normal-pressure hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain Metabolic disorders, such as a ...
Subdural hematoma:A subdural hematoma is located beneath the dura mater (sub=below), between it and the arachnoid layer. Blood in this space can dissipate into a larger space because there is no septae limiting the blood flow. However, after some time, the amount of bleeding may cause increa...
Chronicsubdural hematomamay occur in patients who have had atrophy (shrinkage) of their brain tissue. These include the elderly and chronic alcoholics. The subdural space increases and the bridging veins get stretched as they cross a much wider distance. Minor or unnoticed injuries can lead to som...
If any "red flags" are noted, brain imaging may be ordered to check for problems like subdural hematoma,intracerebral hemorrhage(a "brain bleed"), orepidural hematoma(a pocket of blood between the skull and meninges). Options include:
Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include memory loss, difficulty performing familiar tasks, disorientation to time and place, misplacing things, and more. The biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease i
Subdural hematoma:A subdural hematoma is located beneath the dura mater (sub=below), between it and the arachnoid layer. Blood in this space can dissipate into a larger space because there is no septae limiting the blood flow. However, after some time, the amount of bleeding may cause increa...