Hemorrhagic stroke of the brain

Intracranial hemorrhage or hemorrhagic stroke of the brain is a rupture of blood vessels in soft tissues. As a consequence, there is swelling, and then necrotizing certain areas of the brain, stopping their functioning.

Causes of hemorrhagic stroke

The main factors that cause hemorrhage:

• a bleeding disorder, for example, hemophilia;
• hypertonic disease;
• cerebral aneurysm;
• congenital vascular anomalies;
• arterial hypertension (symptomatic);
• an overdose of thrombolytic agents.

It is worth noting that in some cases the causes of pathology are unknown, a stroke can occur in an absolutely healthy person due to overstrain, physical or emotional.

Symptoms of hemorrhagic stroke

It is important to recognize the seizure at the very beginning, because due to the timeliness of the initiation of therapy it is possible to avoid severe complications and shorten the recovery period. Primary signs:

• neurological disorders;
• headache;
• general weakness;
• decreased sensitivity in the extremities and fingers.

Further clinical manifestations:

• confusion of consciousness;
• loss of ability to normal speech;
• decreased visual acuity;
• impairment of motor activity or paralysis (complete or partial).

Treatment of hemorrhagic stroke

Hemorrhage requires emergency hospitalization. Therapy measures:

• bed rest;
• the introduction of antihypertensive drugs to stabilize blood pressure;
• use of diuretics;
• use of adrenoblockers;
• introduction of salt solutions;
• infusion with antibiotics of a number of cephalosporins.

You should begin treatment in the first 3-6 hours after the attack, as this will help stop the hemorrhage, warn the development of the inflammatory process and the death of the soft tissues of the brain.

Prognosis after hemorrhagic stroke of the brain

Unfortunately, more than half of the patients die due to extensive damage to the brain tissue. About 15% of survivors die due to a recurrence of the attack.

If the patient's condition is stabilized, intensive measures should be taken to prevent the next stroke. In addition, rehabilitation therapy is needed to normalize the functions of the brain and nervous system, and motor activity.