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Lobar intracerebral hemorrhage
Alternative Names: Hemorrhage - intraparenchymal; Hemorrhage - intracerebral (lobar) Symptoms: Symptoms usually develop suddenly, without warning, often during activity. The symptoms vary, depending on the location of the bleeding and the amount of brain tissue affected. Possible symptoms include the following: A change in alertness or level of consciousness (this is the first symptom in about 50% of people, including children) Apathetic, withdrawn Sleepy, lethargic, somnolent, stuporous Unconscious, comatose Dementia before the bleed occurs (rare in children) from cerebral amyloid Vomiting Occurs frequently Often described as occurring without nausea Occurs more frequently in the morning Possible headache May develop suddenly May awaken the patient from sleep Increased with change in position Increased with bending, straining, coughing Text Continues Below The symptoms of localized damage may develop: Loss of all or part of vision Sensation changes Decreased sensation Numbness or tingling Abnormal sensations Difficulty speaking or understanding speech Difficulty swallowing Difficulty writing or reading Movement changes Weakness of any body part Difficulty moving any body part Loss of fine motor skills/clumsiness Loss of coordination Loss of balance Seizure Other symptoms: Stiff neck Aching of neck, shoulders Pain when bending neck Additional symptoms that may be associated with this condition: Loss of muscle function or feeling Dysfunctional movement Facial paralysis Eyelid drooping Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>