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Understanding Post-Traumatic Subdural Hematoma Symptoms After a Car Accident

Intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a situation that occurred about a month ago. I suffered a traumatic subdural hematoma due to a car accident and was observed in the intensive care unit for a few days. After a CT scan of the b...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is not necessarily a blood clot; it may be a consequence of head trauma.

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Concussion or Whiplash? Understanding Your Symptoms After a Car Accident

Concussion? Whiplash? Hello Dr. Ding, last week on the evening of July 24th, I was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at 60 km/h while my car was stationary. I did not sustain any external injuries to my head (I don't think I hit the steering wheel), but at that moment,...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Due to the lack of a personal examination, I can only provide suggestions based on experience. Your issue may be related to a cervical spine injury. As for a concussion, it is not considered a concussion if there is no loss of consciousness. However, cervical spine injuries canno...

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Understanding Head Injury Symptoms After a Car Accident

Symptoms of head trauma after a car accident? Hello doctor, a few days ago my girlfriend and I were in a car accident. Initially, I had no external injuries to my head, but after a day, I noticed a small bruise and slight swelling at the back of my head, which hurts when pressed....


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Since you did not visit in person, all suggestions are for reference only. Generally, head injuries can result in lingering symptoms such as dizziness and headaches, which may sometimes persist for more than three months. Therefore, it is recommended that you drink plenty of wate...

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