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Hematoma, Subdural : Causes

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Subdural hematomas are usually the result of a serious head injury. When one occurs in this way, it is called an"acute" subdural hematoma.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 24, 2008
However, many subdural hematomas in toddlers result from accidental falls, as they learn to walk and climb. In older children, a fall in which they hit their head is a common cause of subdural hematoma.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Subdural hematomas are most often caused by head trauma. Rarely, they can occur spontaneously, especially in elderly persons.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
A subdural hematoma is caused by an injury to the head that tears blood vessels. In childhood, hematomas are a common complication of falls.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain injury.Head injury is classified as either closed or open(penetrating).A closed head injury mean...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 7, 2009
Detailed information on head injury, including causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Head trauma can be fatal. The effects from some types of head trauma may not appear right away. So it's important to get medical attention for any head injury.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on head injury, including causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on head injury, including causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on superficial injuries to the face and head In the course of a child's day, minor injuries may occur during play and sports activities. The face and head are especially at risk for cuts, scrapes, and lacerations because:
Source:StayWell
A strong blow to the head may cause swelling and bleeding inside the skull. The resulting pressure can injure the brain (concussion). If you have any doubts identifying a concussion, have a healthcare provider check the victim.
Source:StayWell
My 4-month-old was hit in the head. It did not cause a big bruise, but then two hours after the incident he threw up twice. In this case should an infant be watched or taken to the emergency room?
Source:StayWell
Children hit their heads frequently. Most of the time, the injury is minor, usually involving only the scalp, and nothing needs to be done. Sometimes, the injury is more serious, involving the skull and/or brain inside, and medical attention is required.
Source:StayWell
Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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