Subdural hematomas are not a common injury suffered by people who participate in weight lifting. However, subdural hematomas may be a risk for weight lifters who take certain controlled substances or who have other medical conditions. If you...
A collection of blood in the space that is between the middle layer of the brain and its outer layer is called a subdural hematoma. It is caused by bleeding veins, which are located on the inside of the brain, and can happen after a blow or punch...
A subdural hematoma occurs when the blood vessels that connect the brain to its protective covering inside the skull, or the dura, break and allow blood to collect inside the skull between the brain and this protective membrane. An acute subdural...
A subdural hematoma is the result of bleeding between the brain's surface and its outermost covering, classified as acute, subacute or chronic and is usually the result of a serious blow to the head. However, it can occur with a minor head...
A parietal subdural hematoma, also known as an intracranial hematoma, is a blood clot or hemorrhage in the parietal lobe of your brain. Your parietal lobe is responsible for interpreting signals relating to temperature, pain, touch and pressure,...
An acute brain injury may involve a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that impairs the brain's function, according to the Brain Injury Association of America, or the BIAA. The severity of acute brain injuries varies from mild to...
Bleeding in the brain is a serious condition that can put a patient's life at risk. In areas of the brain where the bleeding does not occur, the brain tissue does not get enough oxygen. Without oxygen, brain cells die within three to four minutes,...
Head trauma or spontaneous rupture of a ballooned artery or malformed blood vessel can cause bleeding in the brain, also known as a cerebral hemorrhage. The brain fits tightly into the intracranial space within the rigid skull, leaving little room...
Beginning around 1970, CT scans, or computer axial tomagraphy scans, became a popular imaging tool. They were particularly helpful when imaging areas of the body such as the brain that were otherwise inaccessible. With this new capability,...
A brain hemorrhage can be characterized by bleeding into and around a number of spaces within the skull. An intraparenchymal hemorrhage occurs within the nerve tissues of the brain. A meningeal bleed occurs when the lining of the brain fills with...
The number one cause of death for children younger than 2 years old is head trauma, reports John Cowan, Jr., M.D., of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Harbin Clinic, in "Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Surgery." Shaken baby syndrome is due...
Injuries to the head may cause damage to the skull itself, the brain and facial bones. Head injuries can be described as either blunt injuries or penetrating injuries. Blunt injuries are associated with acceleration or deceleration mechanisms....
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is also called adult onset hydrocephalus. It's the abnormal buildup of fluid, cerebrospinal fluid or CSF, within the brain’s cavities--also called ventricles. According to the National Institute of...
Falls, vehicular and occupational accidents, and sports and recreational trauma commonly cause accidental head injuries in children and adults. The severity of head injuries varies according to the level of trauma sustained by the brain, skull and...
If you are involved in baseball, the game itself may seem innocent and safe enough. However, if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, you could suffer an injury that is severe or even life-threatening. The Scientific Psychic website...
There are several types of brain hemorrhages because there can be bleeding in different parts of the brain. Many of the symptoms for the various types are very similar. But with the use of tests such as a neurological exam, laboratory testing, CT...
Newborns often incur injuries during the birth process. Many times injuries occur as the baby passes through the birth canal, the final step before his appearance in the world. Birth canal injuries often occur in large babies, who may not fit well...
Head injuries are common for infants, who are unsteady in their movements and need constant supervision. Injuries occur anytime there is damage to the brain, skull or scalp, and can vary in severity from a minor bump on the skull to something more...
The most common cause of death for Americans less than 45 years old is trauma, according to Dr. Thomas Kirsch, director of emergency medicine at Chandler Regional Hospital in "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine." Approximately 33 percent of these...
Caused by an impact to the head that damages the brain, traumatic brain injuries affect 1.7 million people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even if the impact does not fracture the skull, the patient...
Hitting the slopes can be enjoyable and bring about an adrenaline rush that only comes from downhill speed. With skiing, you have the confidence that it takes to maneuver your body to avoid injuries and make it down the hill safely. Even with the...
Scars can be harsh reminders of a painful accident or signs of a successful, lifesaving surgery. They are a part of the healing process, though visible scars can often cause psychological pain to the bearer for years. Scars are the body’s...
A patient at risk for recurrent blood clots may be placed on oral warfarin, also known by the brand name Coumadin. Patients with mechanical heart valves also will need to take life-long warfarin. This drug is effective in preventing blood clots...
The combination of headaches and vomiting can incapacitate a person to the point of not being able to work, interact with their family or even perform daily activities. Most of the time there are specific treatment protocols that will alleviate...
Ski helmets were a rarity in the early 1990s. But in 1997, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the number of head injuries on the slopes in 1997--12,700 cases--constituted a larger proportion of total injuries than head...
Your ski helmet may not be your sexiest piece of ski gear, but there is nothing sexy about a head injury. Actress Natasha Richardson's unfortunate ski accident, which led to her death, is just one of the many fatalities associated with head and...
In 2010, Vail Resorts, which owns ski areas in Colorado, California and Nevada issued a new rule. All of its employees must wear ski helmets when skiing on the job. Vail created this rule to encourage guests to follow the employees' example. In a...
If you're looking to restore firm and youthful skin through chemical or medical means, you may be considering newer skin care technologies, such as laser skin tightening. The process involves the use of laser (a combination of infrared and...
Brain surgery is performed to treat diseases of the brain such as aneurysms, tumors, epilepsy and bleeding. In the past, all brain surgery was done by removing a piece of the skull, which provided access to the brain. This involved many dangers...
