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What Are The Symptoms Of A Delayed Subdural Hematoma?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Question: What are the symptoms of a delayed subdural hematoma in a patient on xarelto?....I am a retired surgeon,so you can make it short.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Headache, hemiparesis, imbalance, lethargy etc.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Possible symptoms of delayed subdural hematoma include:

- headaches

- progressive hemiparesis

- difficulty speaking ( if dominant hemisphere involved )

- seizures

- progressive lethargy

- cognitive issues

- gait and balance problems

Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to discuss further

Kind regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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What Are The Symptoms Of A Delayed Subdural Hematoma?

Brief Answer: Headache, hemiparesis, imbalance, lethargy etc. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Possible symptoms of delayed subdural hematoma include: - headaches - progressive hemiparesis - difficulty speaking ( if dominant hemisphere involved ) - seizures - progressive lethargy - cognitive issues - gait and balance problems Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to discuss further Kind regards.