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Deep intracerebral hemorrhage
Alternative Names: Hemorrhage - intracerebral (deep); Intracranial bleed Symptoms: Headache May occur when lying flat May cause patient to awaken from sleep May increase with change in position Often starts suddenly May increase with bending, straining, and coughing Nausea or vomiting Change in alertness (level of consciousness) Apathetic, withdrawn Sleepy, lethargic, somnolent, stuporous Unconscious, comatose Decreased vision Loss of all or part of vision Sensation changes, usually on only one side of the body Decreased sensation Numbness or tingling Abnormal sensations Difficulty speaking or understanding others Difficulty swallowing Difficulty writing or reading Movement changes, usually on only one side of the body Weakness of any body part Difficulty moving any body part Loss of fine motor skills Loss of coordination Loss of balance Seizure The symptoms vary depending on the location of the bleed and the amount of brain tissue affected. Symptoms most commonly develop suddenly, without warning, often during activity. They may be episodic (occurring and then stopping) or develop in a progressively worsening manner. Signs and tests: Text Continues Below Neurological examination may indicate increased intracranial pressure or decreases in specific brain functions. The specific pattern of symptoms and function changes may indicate which of the deep brain tissues are affected. For example, sudden nausea, vomiting, loss of balance, headache, and rapid decrease in consciousness may indicate a bleed in the cerebellum or brainstem. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>