Understanding Cerebral Hemorrhages: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

2023-05-04 23:55:40

After what Yolanda Andradeone of the hosts of the “Montse & Joe” program, was hospitalized last month for a series of hemorrhages that caused him headaches and left him with watery eyes, Monserrat Oliver, his co-worker, assured that Andrade is currently in a better state of health, according to The Durango Century.

Faced with the uncertainty that some fans have about Andrade’s health, there have been various speculations about the reasons that led her to be hospitalized in an emergency, being a hemorrhage cerebral of the most mentioned.

Next, we explain what this condition is about, its causes and possible symptoms.

Which is a hemorragia cerebral?

A hemorrhage is the loss of blood inside or outside the body, so the brain hemorrhages are strokes inside the brain, according to Medline Plus. This type of hemorrhage It represents about 10% of all strokes and is the cause of a high percentage of deaths, according to the merk manual of diagnosis and therapy.

The hemorragia cerebral It can take place when there is chronic arterial hypertension, menopause; brain tumors, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes; head injuries, stroke; tobacco, alcohol or caffeine use. The first symptom is usually an intense headache, however, there are many others such as:

  • Sudden or severe headache
  • Weakness, tingling, or numbness in the arms or legs (often on one side)
  • nausea or vomiting
  • vision changes
  • Balance Changes
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
  • Difficulty using fine motor skills
  • seizures
  • Loss of consciousness, according to Aurora Health Care

If you have any of these symptoms persistently, it is important to see a specialist immediately to rule out the hemorragia cerebral.

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On the other hand, like other health conditions, it is important to make a correct assessment. The most common tests to diagnose a hemorragia cerebral are angiography, an examination of the cerebrospinal fluid or a lumbar puncture, depending on the case, details TopDoctors.

How can we prevent a hemorragia cerebral?

You can reduce the risk of a hemorragia cerebral making changes to your lifestyle while maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating correctly with the help of a specialist. Doing this will also help you reduce your risk of heart disease or diabetes, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) from United States.

(With information from NINDS, MedlinePlus, Aurora Health Care, Merk Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy.)

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