Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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A chronic subdural hematoma is a slow accumulation of blood between the layers that surround the brain, which forms gradually, often weeks after a blow to the head that may have seemed mild.
Who it affects most frequently: It is seen mainly in older adults and can set in so gradually that the history of the blow goes unnoticed.
Signs worth watching for: Persistent headache, confusion, drowsiness, changes in behavior, weakness, or balance problems that appear little by little.
Who treats it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist are the specialists who evaluate this condition. If a person, especially an older one, shows these changes after head trauma, it is important to seek medical evaluation.
Data on 921 doctors who treat chronic subdural hematoma
Which specialist treats chronic subdural hematoma?
A chronic subdural hematoma should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine whether surgery is needed. A neurologist can assess neurological status, and a general surgeon may assist with care. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic subdural hematoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic subdural hematoma?
A chronic subdural hematoma is a slow accumulation of blood between the layers that surround the brain, which forms gradually, often weeks after a blow to the head that may have seemed mild.
Which doctor treats chronic subdural hematoma?
A chronic subdural hematoma should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, who will determine whether surgery is needed. A neurologist can assess neurological status, and a general surgeon may assist with care. Find these specialists.