Chronic Subdural Hematoma Blood clot in the brain This occurs when bleeding takes place between the brain and the skull. The blood then forms a clot, which puts pressure on brain tissue, which in turn affects the brain's functions. Confusion Slow-thinking Personality changes Headaches (may come and go) Mild paralysis Brief episodes of extensive paralysis may occur Brief episodes of speaking difficulties may occur Seizures Head injury Minor head/or neck trauma Bleeding problems CT scan MRI scan Corticosteroid medication may be sufficient for some patients. Surgery removal of blood clot Chronic Meningitis Brain Tumor Stroke Drug intoxication Dementia Depression