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What is it? Know the symptoms and learn to avoid it.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage refers to bleeding within the subarachnoid space, which is the area between the brain and the tissues that cover the brain.
The subarachnoid space is the space where cerebrospinal fluid circulates in the brain , and is responsible for protecting your brain against serious injury by serving as a cushion. A hemorrhage in this space can cause a coma, paralysis and even death.
This condition can happen quickly, and the key to survival is immediate medical intervention. This life-threatening condition is also rare. According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, subarachnoid hemorrhage represents between 0.01 and 0.08 percent of visits to the emergency room.
symptom
When the hemorrhage develops, it has several symptoms. The main symptom is a sudden, severe headache that is more intense at the base of the skull. Some people may even feel a sense of explosion in their head before the bleeding starts.
You can also have:
- Neck Pain.
- Numbness throughout the body.
- Shoulder pain.
- Convulsions
- Confusion.
- Irritability.
- Sensitivity to light.
- Decreased vision
- Nausea vomiting.
- Rapid loss of mental alertness
What causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
It is often related to brain aneurysms , which are abnormalities within the arteries of the brain. The most common cause of primary subarachnoid hemorrhage is a congenital saccular aneurysm. It is called a saccular aneurysm, because it forms a set of bag-shaped sacs in a brain vessel that looks like a bunch of berries. These aneurysms swell and weaken the walls of the arteries over time.
When an aneurysm bursts, it quickly bleeds and forms a clot. This condition is responsible for most cases of cerebral hemorrhage.
Aneurysm hemorrhage can occur at any age, but is more common from 40 to 65 years. In some cases, a trauma to the brain during an injury can cause aneurysms and lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
How can I prevent it?
The only way to prevent this disease is to identify potential problems within the brain. Early detection and, in some cases, treatment of a cerebral aneurysm can prevent further hemorrhage in the subarachnoid space.
What is the long-term perspective for those who survive a brain hemorrhage?
It is a serious condition that can be fatal. The recovery period is long, and the person may be at a higher risk of complications if you are old or have poor general health.
The treatment is not a guarantee. Some people die even after the most aggressive medical interventions. As long as you go to medical care as soon as possible, the chances of survival are greater.
