Introduction This is bleeding into the subarachnoid space. The classical sign is a sudden onset intense headache (“feel like I’ve been hit on the back of the head Doc”). The bleeding occurs as the...
Subdural Haematoma
Introduction A subdural haematoma is a collection of blood between the arachnoid and dura mater. It can be acute, chronic, or acute on chronic. Most cases are chronic, and occur in the elderly after...
Summary of Headaches
Headache Characteristics Duration Fequency Mechanism Treatment Tension Tight band feeling, stress, low mood -Diffuse, ache,dull – Worse on touching scalp, agg by noise -Associated with tension – Depression may co- exist –...
