Chronic Subdural Hematoma
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms of a chronic subdural hematoma can be hard
to notice. They may not develop for weeks to months after the first
injury. The most common symptoms include:
a gradual change in alertness
less ability to use advanced thinking skills, such as
those used in processing new information, making decisions,
and following complex instructions
poor attention span
Other symptoms include:
headaches
that get worse over time
nausea
and vomiting
seizures
unequal pupils of the eyes
vision changes
such as blurred vision
weakness
on one side of the body, known as hemiparesis
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