What is an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)?An ICH, or hemorrhagic stroke, is bleeding in the brain. An ICH happens when a blood vessel tears or bursts. Blood then leaks out of the vessel and slows or stops blood flow to the brain. The leaked blood may also collect in one area. This ...
While brain hemorrhages, also known as cerebral hemorrhages, often occur as a result of head trauma, it is possible for a person to lower the chances of experiencing a brain hemorrhage in their lifetime. Staying off drugs would be a smart thing to do. Cocaine and methamphetamines both increa...
In the days after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, you can have other issues like vasospasms, when blood vessels in your brain suddenly get narrow. That can keep blood from flowing and cause an ischemic stroke. You also might get a buildup of the fluid that normally surrounds your brain and spine...
Care guide for Stroke. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Fluid buildup in your brain (hydrocephalus) that causes swelling and pressure If the injury is close to the base of your skull, it can hurt the nerves in your brain (cranial nerves). This can cause symptoms like: Vision problems, like double vision or not being able to see clearly ...
An intraparenchymal hemorrhage is a medical term used to describe bleeding within the brain tissue. This type of bleeding can have a variety of causes, including birth defects, infection, or traumatic injury. Symptoms of this condition can vary widely and may include partial paralysis, high blood...
On the other hand, secondary headaches are caused by brain disorders, including cerebral hemorrhage, brain tumors, and meningitis. They are diagnosed with a brain imaging test, and treating the problematic condition will resolve the headache. ...
What causes clinical manifestations of confusion, convulsions, cerebral hemorrhage and coma in hypernatremia? The high Na in: a) blood vessels pull water out of the brain cells causing brain cells to shrink. b) brain cells pull wate...
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. This can cause serious brain damage from a lack of oxygen. Brain function may be affected depending on where the stroke happens. A stroke can happen when your child is still in the womb, or at any age after birth. ...
intracerebral hemorrhageBackground Although there are eight factors known to indicate a high risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), identification of the strongest of these factors may optimize the utility of brain CT in clinical practice. This study aimed to ...