We got word tonight that my Uncle Roger is in the hospital, where he rested and watched the Packers WIN!. Catherine brought him in after noticing some physical irregularities. At the hospital, they diagnosed a subdural hematoma. Internet searching reveals that subdural hematomas can occur after a very minor head injury, especially in the elderly. These may go unnoticed for many days to weeks, and are called chronic subdural hematomas. With any subdural hematoma, tiny veins between the surface of the brain and its outer covering (the dura) stretch and tear, allowing blood to collect. In the elderly, the veins are often already stretched because of brain atrophy (shrinkage) and are more easily injured. Some subdural hematomas occur without cause (spontaneously). Symptoms •Confused speech •Difficulty with balance or walking •Headache •Lethargy or confusion •Loss of consciousness •Nausea and vomiting •Numbness •Seizures •Slurred speech •Visual disturbances •Weakness Patty sent us an email and Catherine called me a little before 10 tonight to help me keep informed. Roger will be going into surgery tomorrow (Friday 8/29) at 7:20am to correct the problem. Please wish him luck and keep him in your prayers.... Well keep you informed
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:56:48 +0000
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