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The goal is to control symptoms and minimize or prevent permanent damage to the brain. Anticonvulsant medications, such as phenytoin, may be used to control or prevent seizures; Corticosteroid medications may be used to reduce any swelling of the brain. Surgery may be required. ...[read article]
Treatment News for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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Tests for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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A cranial computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the head, including the skull, brain, eye socket... More
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses... More
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Surgical Procedures for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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