Cerebral Hemorrhage

Cerebral Hemorrhage

What is Cerebral Hemorrhage?

Hemorrhagic stroke comprises about 20% of all strokes, with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) being the most common type. Frequency of ICH is increased where hypertension is untreated. ICH in particularly has a disproportionately high risk of early mortality and long-term disability.

  • Seizures.
  • Confusion.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Difficulty swallowing.
  • Feeling lightheaded and dizzy.
  • Weakness, numbness, tingling, and facial paralysis.
  • Sudden, severe headaches known as “thunderclap” headaches.
  • Impaired vision or loss of vision, sensitivity to light.
  • fatigue.
  • vision loss.
  • pneumonia.
  • swelling on the brain.
  • impaired language skills.
  • problems with swallowing.
  • difficulty with sensations or movements on one side of the body.
  • cognitive dysfunction (memory loss, difficulty reasoning), confusion.
  • Hypertension
  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Tumors
  • Head trauma
  • Coagulopathy
  • Blood clot
  • Cocaine
  • Drug usage
  • Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
  • Liver disease.
  • Brain tumors.
  • Amyloid angiopathy.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Aneurysm.
  • Blood vessel abnormalities.
  • Blood or bleeding disorders.
  • Head trauma. Injury is the most common cause of bleeding in the brain for those younger than age 50.
  • Managing your blood pressure.
  • Lowering your cholesterol level.
  • Maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Eating healthy foods.
  • Getting regular exercise.
  • Limiting alcohol consumption and stopping smoking.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Decompression: A surgeon will drill a hole in your skull to drain blood and relieve pressure.
  • Craniectomy: A surgeon will remove a piece of your skull to relieve pressure.
  • Craniotomy: A surgeon will remove and replace a piece of your skull to relieve pressure and manage the source of bleeding.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Decompression: A surgeon will drill a hole in your skull to drain blood and relieve pressure.
  • Craniectomy: A surgeon will remove a piece of your skull to relieve pressure.
  • Craniotomy: A surgeon will remove and replace a piece of your skull to relieve pressure and manage the source of bleeding.

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