Neuro Surgeon
MBBS, FRCS (Neuro Surgery), FRCS (Surgery)
An intracranial hemorrhage or a brain bleed is referred to as a brain hemorrhage. In this condition, an artery bursts in the brain, which causes localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues, resulting in a type of stroke. Headache, nausea, vomiting, tingling, numbness, weakness, or paralysis of arms, legs, and face are some of the symptoms of a brain hemorrhage.
It's a medical emergency, and immediate treatment is needed. Recovering from brain hemorrhage can take months and there are 20% chances of having a stroke again. While, the chances of death in the 30 days after having brain hemorrhage are 44%.
Brain Hemorrhage Facts and Figures
The number of brain hemorrhage cases in Pakistan has reached a high level, as reported by research published in the International Journal of Stroke. The main reason for this is that people of Pakistan commonly suffer from diseases that can lead to brain hemorrhages like hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, high cholesterol or triglycerides, and smoking. Some facts about brain hemorrhages have been given below.
| Prevalence in Pakistan | High |
| Commonly Affects | Adults |
| At-Risk Gender | Males |
| Age for Early symptoms | Any age group |
| Average Age for Diagnosis | After 40 years |
| Problems related to Brain Hemorrhage | Hypertension, severe disability, vision loss, cognitive dysfunction |
| Specialists Who Treat Brain Hemorrhage | Neurosurgeons |
Symptoms might include sudden tingling, numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the arm, face, or leg. This probably occurs on one side of the body. Other symptoms include:
Several factors can cause a brain hemorrhage which includes:
Preventive measures for a brain hemorrhage are as under:
Brain hemorrhage Treatment:
Rehabilitation could help you adjust to life after a brain hemorrhage. It includes: