2024-03-08 09:41:18
Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball, has died at the age of 68. The cause of death was subdural hematoma, as confirmed by production company Bird Studio in an official statement announcing his death. A subdural hematoma is a type of brain bleeding that can occur after a head injury..
Bird Studio’s statement is quite brief regarding the causes that caused the subdural hematoma, and, therefore, it is unknown if the creator had any previous injury that caused it. It is also unknown if he had any previous illness, since both the death and the subsequent funeral took place in the utmost privacy, and his death was only announced a week later.
Subdural hematomas can vary in severity and, therefore, in consequences. Some are small and do not cause serious symptoms, while others can put pressure on the brain and cause serious symptoms such as headache, confusion, weakness, slurred speech, seizures, and even coma. And the most serious ones can even end in death.
According to various media reports, Akira Toriyama died of an acute subdural hematoma, the most serious of all types. Although as we say, the causes are unknown, it is generally caused by a serious head injury, and the signs and symptoms usually appear immediately.
The main problem with severe subdural hematomas, as in the case of Akira Toriyama, is that a large amount of blood is produced in the subdural space and the blood leaks, forming a hematoma that compresses the brain tissue, which can lead to increased significant intracranial pressure. This, in turn, causes irreparable brain damage that affects vital functions.
Akira Toriyama has died from a subdural hematoma, but it is unknown what caused it
Hematoma Subdural/ACR Head Injuty Institute
Another important aspect is age, according to the Mayo Clinic, The risk of having a subdural hematoma increases with age. Additionally, the risk is also higher for people who take aspirin or other blood-thinning medications daily or drink alcohol.
As we said at the beginning, although the causes that caused Akira’s subdural hematoma are unknown, the most common cause is a head injury, which can range from an accident to a fall or a sports injury. Additionally, subdural hematoma can occur even if there is no open wound, bruise, or other visible damage, making it especially dangerous since symptoms sometimes do not appear instantly: “Signs and symptoms of an intracranial hematoma may appear immediately after a head injury or may take several weeks or longer to appear.“.
The main symptoms of an intracranial hematoma include worsening headache, vomiting, loss of consciousness, pupils of unequal size, loss of mobility, among others. Additionally, as it becomes more serious, other symptoms such as lethargy or seizures may appear.
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