Symptoms of brain hemorrhage

• A brain aneurysm (also called a cerebral aneurysm or an intracranial aneurysm) is a ballooning arising from a weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain. • If the brain aneurysm expands and the blood vessel wall becomes too thin, the aneurysm will rupture and bleed into the space around the brain. This event is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and may cause a hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. • Rupturing brain aneurysm and SAH are life-threatening events. If you suspect you are having a rupturing brain aneurysm, call 911. What are the symptoms of brain aneurysm? The presence of a brain aneurysm may not be known until it ruptures. Most brain aneurysms have no symptoms and are small in size (less than 10 millimeters, or less than four-tenths of an inch, in diameter). Smaller aneurysms may have a lower risk of rupture. However, occasionally there may be symptoms that happen before a rupture due to a small amount of blood that may leak. This is called "sentinel hemorrhage" into the brain. Some aneurysms are symptomatic because they press on adjacent structures, such as nerves to the eye. They can cause visual loss or diminished eye movements, even if the aneurysm has not ruptured. The symptoms of an unruptured brain aneurysm include the following: • Headaches (rare, if unruptured) • Eye pain • Vision changes • Diminished eye movement The first evidence of a brain aneurysm is most often a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), due to rupture of the aneurysm. This may...

Bleeding, also called hemorrhage, is the name used to describe blood loss. It can refer to blood loss inside the body, called Blood loss can occur in almost any area of the body. Internal bleeding occurs when blood leaks out through a damaged blood vessel or organ. External bleeding happens when blood exits through a break in the skin. Blood loss from bleeding tissue can also be apparent when blood exits through a natural opening in the body, such as the: • • • • Bleeding is a common symptom. A variety of incidents or conditions can cause bleeding. Possible causes include: Traumatic bleeding An injury can cause traumatic bleeding. Traumatic injuries vary in their severity. Common types of traumatic injury include: • • hematoma or • lacerations ( • puncture wounds from items like needles, nails, or knives • crushing injuries • gunshot wounds Medical conditions There are also some medical conditions that can cause bleeding. Bleeding due to a medical condition is less common than traumatic bleeding. Conditions that can cause bleeding include: • • • • • • • • brain trauma • • • Medicines Some medicines and certain treatments can increase your chances of bleeding, or even cause bleeding. Your doctor will warn you about this when they first prescribe the therapy. And they’ll tell you what to do if bleeding occurs. Medications that may be responsible for bleeding include: • • • • If bleeding is severe, seek help immediately. You should seek emergency help if you suspect internal ...

There are four types of ICH: • epidural hematoma • subdural hematoma • subarachnoid hemorrhage • intracerebral hemorrhage Epidural hematoma A hematoma is a collection of blood, in a clot or ball, outside of a blood vessel. An It typically follows a Subdural hematoma A It’s typically the result of your head moving rapidly forward and stopping, such as in a car accident. However, it could also suggest abuse in children. This is the same type of movement a child experiences when being shaken. A subdural hematoma is more common than other ICHs in older people and people with history of heavy alcohol use. Subarachnoid hemorrhage A A sudden, sharp headache usually comes before a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Typical symptoms also include loss of consciousness and vomiting. Intracerebral hemorrhage A prominent warning sign is the sudden onset of neurological deficit. This is a problem with your brain’s functioning. The symptoms progress over minutes to hours. They include: • headache • difficulty speaking • nausea • vomiting • decreased consciousness • weakness in one part of the body • elevated blood pressure Most ICHs are due to a head injury. Any activities or lifestyle choices that put you at risk for a head injury can lead to ICH. Factors that increase your risk include: • a family history of ICH • • • • the use of certain drugs, including amphetamines, cocaine, and MDMA (often called “ecstasy”) • extreme physical exertion The signs and symptoms of ICH vary depending on the type,...

Hemorrhage is bleeding from a damaged blood vessel. Many things can cause hemorrhage inside and outside the body. Types of hemorrhage range from minor, such as a bruise, to major, such as bleeding in the brain. If you can’t stop external bleeding or suspect internal bleeding, seek immediate medical attention. Possible Causes What are the most common causes of hemorrhage? There are many possible causes of hemorrhage, including: • Alcohol, drug or tobacco use that is heavy or long-term (bleeding in the brain). • • • Complications from medical procedures, such as surgery or childbirth. • Damage to an internal organ. • Hereditary (inherited) disorders, such as • Injuries, such as cuts or puncture wounds, • Violence, such as a gunshot or knife wound, or physical abuse. • Viruses that attack the blood vessels, such as Depending on the location or cause, a hemorrhage might be called: • • Hemothorax, blood collecting between the chest wall and lungs. • • • Petechiae, tiny spots on the skin that may be purple, red or brown. • Postpartum hemorrhage, more bleeding than normal after childbirth. • • • How might bleeding make me feel? The way a hemorrhage makes you feel varies a lot, depending on where it is and how severe it is. For example, with a bruise, you may have only mild discomfort compared to head injury. Another example: Hemorrhage in the brain may cause headache, but in the chest it may cause trouble breathing. Serious blood loss may make you feel: • Cool when someone touche...

For people who survive a brain aneurysm, damage from intracranial pressure and bleeding may pose long-term health effects. Brain aneurysms, also known as “cerebral aneurysms” or “intracranial aneurysms,” don’t always cause symptoms. You can live with an aneurysm for years and not realize it, especially if it’s small, intact, and unchanging. Larger aneurysms and aneurysms that leak or rupture can create a number of symptoms and signs, from headaches and facial paralysis to seizures and cardiac arrest. A bleeding brain aneurysm has a The potential long-term effects of a brain aneurysm may be mental and physical, and they can depend on what parts of your brain are affected. According to a • • headaches • memory loss • physical impairment Ruptured brain aneurysm complications There’s no way to predict how a ruptured brain aneurysm will affect you or how long the complications will last. Possible experiences after surviving a rupture include: • • physical and mental fatigue • loss of coordination • affected balance • speech difficulties • impaired short-term memory • perception changes • inability to concentrate • weakness in the extremities • limited • mood disorders • personality and behavioral changes For some people, these challenges may be short-term. In others, complications may cause significant impairment for long periods of time, sometimes for life. Not everyone will notice personality changes after a brain aneurysm, but they’re possible due to a condition known as “fr...