Activities if diagnosed with a Subdural Hematomia

[Nynee]

I have been diagnosed with a subdural hematomia.  Could someone please tell me how long before I should begin to see some absorption of the blood that is on my brain?  Fortunately, I was allowed to go home to rest without surgery.  Yet, it is difficult to find any answers.  The doctors are only talking about operating, yet the blood has stopped.  I have not had a headache in about two weeks.  Am I allowed to have sex?  Please, could someone give me some activities that I should avoid other than the obvious (sports etc).

[Robster55]

Recently had a bicycle accident.  Sustained a neck and head injury(small subdural hematoma).  Stayed in hospital a few nights for observation.  CT revealed no growth and was sent home.  Now i can't get back on the bike anyways because of the neck injury.  But is there any reason i can not ride a stationary bike while recovering?

[amarmar]

I recently was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma from a car accident. Im 28 years old. I didn't need surgery and so far its healing like it should without surgery. Its down to just a chronic hematoma. Im feeling good and have one more ct in june. I did recently have 1 alcoholic beverage(4 days ago) but don't plan on having more until the ok. Am i ok with having that one?

[bhups1]

Hi, subdural hematoma is mainly due to venous bleed. “Factors increasing the risk of a subdural hematoma include very young or very old age. As the brain shrinks with age, the subdural space enlarges and the veins that traverse the space must travel over a wider distance, making them more vulnerable to tears. This and the fact that the elderly have more brittle veins make chronic subdural bleeds more common in older patients. Other risk factors for subdural bleeds include taking blood thinners (anticoagulants), long-term alcohol abuse, and dementia”. Taken from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdural_hematoma


“Treatment of a subdural hematoma depends on its size and rate of growth. Small subdural hematomas can be managed by careful monitoring until the body heals itself. Large or symptomatic hematomas require a craniotomy, the surgical opening of the skull. A surgeon then opens the dura, removes the blood clot with suction or irrigation, and identifies and controls sites of bleeding”.  Taken from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdural_hematoma

For prevention always use safety equipment at work and play to reduce your risk of a head injury. For example, use hard hats, bicycle or motorcycle helmets, and seat belts. Sex is not contraindicated, but one should avoid drugs like aspirin or other blood thinning medicines. If symptoms persists, surgery is only alternative.

For more information visit http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2885.htm