Hemorrhagic stroke occurs as a result of spontaneous rupture of the blood vessel of the brain and is accompanied by a hemorrhage into the brain substance. This may be due to increased blood pressure, atherosclerosis, vascular aneurysms, blood diseases, or other pathological factors. The trigger mechanism can be intense physical stress, stress, prolonged exposure to the open sun, etc.
What affects the severity of the consequences of hemorrhagic stroke?
In order to avoid the formation of irreversible changes in the brain tissues, stroke treatment should be started in the first three to six hours from the time of the onset of initial symptoms. In general, the consequences of hemorrhagic stroke of the brain depend on:
- localization of the lesion in the brain;
- the amount of damage;
- the state of the blood coagulation system;
- age;
- presence of concomitant ailments;
- timeliness of first medical aid.
The main consequences of hemorrhagic stroke
Movement disorders:
- muscular paresis and paralysis;
- disruption of coordination and movement;
- difficulties in talking and swallowing;
- dysfunction of the intestine and bladder.
- disorders of the emotionally sensitive sphere:
- memory and thinking disorders;
- inadequate behavior and perception;
- depression;
- painful attacks, etc.
With hemorrhagic stroke on the left side of the brain, the consequences can be as follows:
- speech disorders;
- muscular lesions of the right side of the body;
- inability to read and write;
- the impossibility of perceiving new information;
- closedness;
- lack of initiative;
- loss of ability to self-service;
- loss of adequate perception of themselves and the world around them.
The consequences of hemorrhagic stroke on the right side are:
- left-side disorders of motor functions;
- loss of all forms of sensitivity;
- disturbances of eye movements;
- impaired vision;
- violation of the swallowing process;
- sleep disorders;
- central pain syndrome.
The most severe consequence of hemorrhagic stroke can be a coma - an unconscious condition, the predictions in which in most cases are very disappointing.
With concomitant diabetes, hemorrhagic stroke is more severe, and its consequences are always more serious, requiring prolonged treatment and recovery. In some cases, to eliminate the consequences of hemorrhagic stroke, it is necessary to perform a neurosurgical operation (for example, with large hemispheric hematomas, cerebral hemorrhage, etc.).