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History and Symptoms
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.[1] 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.
References
- ↑ Sanders MJ and McKenna K. 2001. Mosby’s Paramedic Textbook, 2nd revised Ed. Chapter 22, "Head and facial trauma." Mosby.