Diseases
subarachnoid hemorrhage
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Overview
A subarachnoid hemorrhage means that there is bleeding in the space that surrounds the brain. Most often, it occurs when a weak area in a blood vessel (aneurysm) on the surface of the brain bursts and leaks. The blood then builds up around the brain and inside the skull increasing pressure on the brain.
Symptoms
- nausea or vomiting.
- loss of consciousness.
- double vision.
- trouble speaking.
- drooping eyelid.
Causes
- a subarachnoid haemorrhage is most often caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain (a ruptured brain aneurysm).
Risk factors
- an unruptured aneurysm in your brain or elsewhere in your body.
- cigarette smoking.
- history of a previously ruptured brain aneurysm.
Diagnosis
- ct scan is used to check for signs of a brain haemorrhage
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is subarachnoid hemorrhage?
A subarachnoid hemorrhage means that there is bleeding in the space that surrounds the brain. Most often, it occurs when a weak area in a blood vessel (aneurysm) on the surface of the brain bursts and leaks. The blood then builds up around the brain and inside the skull increasing pressure on the brain.
What are the symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
nausea or vomiting., loss of consciousness., double vision., trouble speaking., drooping eyelid.
What causes subarachnoid hemorrhage?
a subarachnoid haemorrhage is most often caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain (a ruptured brain aneurysm).
Which medicines are used for subarachnoid hemorrhage?
nimodipine
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