MRI vs. CT Scan for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Why isn’t MRI the tool of choice for chronic subdural hematoma since the CT scan emits radiation? A brain bleed might require many follow-up imagings during the course of treatment and recovery. [...]
You Hit Head, Have Lingering Dizziness: What Should You Do?
Does dizziness after hitting your head always mean you should head to the emergency room? “Head injuries can be serious,” says J. Mark Anderson, MD, DABFM, of Executive Medicine of Texas and who is board [...]
What Happens in the ER When You Hit Your Head Hard: Tests
If you go to the ER fully conscious but report having hit your head hard, here’s exactly what to expect. […]
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury vs. Concussion: What’s the Difference?
Is it just a matter of word choice when it comes to a concussion vs. a mild traumatic brain injury? Or are these two distinct conditions with medical differences? According to a report in Neurosurgery, [...]
Left Side Neglect Caused by Brain Bleed from Hit in Head
Left side neglect can be caused by a chronic subdural hematoma (a type of brain bleed) that’s on the right side of the brain. My mother had a chronic subdural hematoma on the right side: twice. There were [...]
BRAIN BLEED from Concussion Can Mean Subdural Hematoma
Bleeding in the brain, namely a subdural hematoma, can result from getting hit in the head or hitting your head in a fall. “Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can produce hemorrhages (including subdural, epidural and subarachnoid) [...]
What Parents Should Know About Concussions: Truth vs. Myths
Concussions are far more common in athletic kids and teens than parents realize, and their child could have had a few concussions without the parents ever knowing. Many parents continue to be grossly uninformed about [...]