Stroke triggered by bleeding in the brain
A hemorrhagic stroke causes brain damage due to bleeding.
This bang out of stroke is due to a blood vessel tear or leak.
Symptoms include severe headaches, loss of consciousness, seizures, and weakness on one side of the body.
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A hemorrhagic stroke can cause severe complications due to pressure and swelling in the brain.
About 13% of all strokes are hemorrhagic strokes.They can be life-threatening.
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What Causes a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
Sometimes the area around anischemic stroke(a stroke sparked by insufficient blood flow) can bleed.
This is calledhemorrhagic conversion.
Additionally, head trauma can cause bleeding in the brain.
What Are the Risk Factors for a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
Risk factors for ischemic stroke can increase the likelihood of a hemorrhagic stroke.
This is believed to be due to a combination of hereditary risk factors and differences in access to care.
Many of the conditions that lead to vascular disease are also independent risk factors for stroke.
Getting prompt medical attention is critical if you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or someone else.
Healthcare providers assess symptoms, do a physical examination, and order diagnostic testing.
A hemorrhagic stroke can often be diagnosed quickly with a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the brain.
Emergency Treatment for a Hemorrhagic Stroke
A hemorrhagic stroke often requires prompt medical intervention.
Treatments include:
Sometimes, surgery is necessary to help prevent the damage of hemorrhagic stroke.
Sometimes, removal of blood is possible as well.
Recovery From a Hemorrhagic Stroke
Recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke can take months or longer.
Recovery can include rehabilitation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Additionally, lifestyle changes may be necessary to maintain optimal health and prevent a future stroke.
These changes may include smoking cessation, dietary adjustments, staying active to lose weight, and stress management.
Prevention of a hemorrhagic stroke is based on strategies similar to ischemic stroke prevention approaches.
Prevention includes:
Whats the Outlook for Someone After a Hemorrhagic Stroke?
In general, a hemorrhagic stroke is considered dangerous, and for some people it is life-threatening.
Your recovery can be anywhere in between these extremes.
Additionally, having had previous strokes or other health problems can make the overall outcome worse.
If your child has experienced a hemorrhagic stroke, they will likely need close medical observation and care.
Complications of a hemorrhagic stroke can include vision loss, paralysis, loss of speech abilities, and seizures.
Hemorrhagic strokes can be life-threatening.
Treatment can involve fluid management, blood pressure management, and seizure control.
It may also require a surgical procedure to remove blood and reduce damage because of brain swelling.
Recovery after a hemorrhagic stroke involves physical therapy and rehabilitation, as well as treatment to prevent another stroke.
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