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Is Flying Safe After Suffering From Acute Subdural Haemorrage?
my mother suffered an acute on chronic subdural haemorrage in dec 2014 and recovered in feb 2015. she still has ongoing tests scan etc which show clear imporvments altohugh one scan suggested frontal cavernova. but due to age etc no angiography or embolisation was considered. she does get headaches and pain which could be from acervical spondylosis. my question is can she fly...travel from UK to India direct or with stopover as direct flight likely around 10 hours
Fri, 3 May 2019
Hi,
A subdural hematoma is a serious brain condition that is caused when blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain (the subdural space).
She suffers intermittent headache due to increased intracranial pressure and stretching of cerebral membranes.
This can be controlled by NSAID like ibuprofen. While she is recovering, it is important to take things easy and not to do too much too soon.
Air travel is not advisable to her as it causes severe pressure changes which could be harmful to her as she is still recovering.
Speak to your specialist for advice before flying. Depending on the severity of your subdural hematoma they may advise you not to fly for a period of time after treatment to avoid aggravating symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
A subdural hematoma is a serious brain condition that is caused when blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain (the subdural space).
She suffers intermittent headache due to increased intracranial pressure and stretching of cerebral membranes.
This can be controlled by NSAID like ibuprofen. While she is recovering, it is important to take things easy and not to do too much too soon.
Air travel is not advisable to her as it causes severe pressure changes which could be harmful to her as she is still recovering.
Speak to your specialist for advice before flying. Depending on the severity of your subdural hematoma they may advise you not to fly for a period of time after treatment to avoid aggravating symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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