Subdural Hematoma
If, after a blow to the head, persistent pain, drowsiness, or confusion appear, it could be a subdural hematoma, a collection of blood between the coverings that surround the brain.
How it originates: It is usually related to head trauma, though in some people a mild blow may be enough to trigger it.
Possible manifestations:
- Headache that does not let up
- Drowsiness, confusion, or changes in behavior
- Weakness, problems with balance or speech
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician is the one who immediately evaluates this type of condition. Because it is a situation that can worsen, in the face of neurological symptoms after a blow to the head it is essential to seek care without delay.
Specialties that treat subdural hematoma
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in subdural hematoma
Dr. German Ernesto Venegas Zambrano
Dr. Pablo Rodrigo Guadarrama Bledt
Dr. Marco Antonio Quijada Lamadrid
Dr. José Guillermo Cira González
Dr. Arturo Emmanuelle Colin Tovar
Dr. Eiliana Palacios Gutiérrez
Dr. Jorge Adrian Garduño Rojas
Dr. Gabriel Jesús Salazar Estrella
Dr. Jorge Armando Armeaga Martínez
Dr. Samuel Rodríguez Martínez
Dr. Angélica Gutiérrez Fernández
Dr. Said Alejandro De La Cruz Rey
Dr. Liliana Elizabeth Moreno Sánchez
Dr. Jorge Humberto Arrieta Castro
Dr. Omar Yassef Antúnez Montes
Dr. Christian Youngjin Lee Ahn
Dr. Diana Yaneth Barrera Salvatierra
Dr. Susana Teresa Villalobos Rodriguez
Dr. Jose de Jesus Garcia Lopez
Dr. Ruben Michaus Andrade
Frequently asked questions
What is subdural hematoma?
If, after a blow to the head, persistent pain, drowsiness, or confusion appear, it could be a subdural hematoma, a collection of blood between the coverings that surround the brain.
Which doctor treats subdural hematoma?
Subdural Hematoma is usually treated by specialists in emergency physician.