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Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
Alternative Names: Hemorrhage - intracerebral (hypertensive) Symptoms: Symptoms vary depending on the extent of damage and the location of the bleeding. Symptoms most commonly develop suddenly, without warning, often during activity. Text Continues Below They may occasionally develop in a stepwise, episodic manner or in a progressive manner. There is a rapid loss of function(s) on one side of the body. These symptoms can be the same as when there is insufficient circulation to the brain (stroke). Symptoms can include the following: Vision changes Any change in vision Loss of vision off to one side Decreased vision Sensation changes Numbness, tingling Decreased sensation Abnormal sensations Movement changes Weakness of any body part Difficulty moving any body part Loss of fine motor skills Difficulty speaking or understanding others Difficulty swallowing Difficulty reading or writing Loss of coordination Loss of balance Seizure Headache When lying flat May awaken from sleep Increases with change in position, bending, straining, coughing Nausea, vomiting Decreased consciousness Apathetic, withdrawn Sleepy, lethargic, somnolent, stuporous Unconscious, comatose Signs and tests: Neurologic examination may indicate increased intracerebral pressure, such as swelling of the optic nerve or changes in eye movement. Localized abnormalities in brain function are detected by observing abnormal reflexes or movement. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>