what is acute subdural hematoma?
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A pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering.
Subdural haematoma can be a medical emergency. It’s usually caused by a head injury strong enough to burst blood vessels. This can cause pooled blood to push on the brain. Age, blood-thinning drugs and alcohol abuse increase risk.
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Subdural hematoma
- Also called: SDH, subdural hemorrhage
A pool of blood between the brain and its outermost covering.
Subdural haematoma can be a medical emergency. It’s usually caused by a head injury strong enough to burst blood vessels. This can cause pooled blood to push on the brain. Age, blood-thinning drugs and alcohol abuse increase risk.
Rare
- Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
- Critical: needs emergency care
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