When should I call my doctor if I am having a hemorrhagic stroke?

Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Family Practitioner

A hemorrhagic stroke is a serious, life-threatening condition that requires emergency treatment. The earlier a person with the condition gets treatment, the less damage to the brain will occur. Symptoms to watch out for include a sudden, excruciating headache; paralysis; difficulty speaking; and confusion. If you have these symptoms or see an individual you think might be experiencing a stroke, call for an ambulance.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

If you have a stroke, and it is referred to as a hemorrhagic stroke, it means that an artery ruptured in your brain and caused bleeding there. There are two types of hemorrhagic strokes. In an intracerebral hemorrhage, the bleeding is within the brain. In a subarachnoid hemorrhage, the bleeding occurs between the inner and middle layers of the tissue that covers the brain. High blood pressure is a common cause of hemorrhagic stroke. Signs and symptoms for both kinds of stroke are different. If you have any symptoms of a stroke, which include sudden muscle weakness or paralysis, loss of feeling on one side of your body, difficulty speaking, confusion or problems with vision, you must get immediate medical attention. Learn more about diagnosing and treating hemorrhagic strokes with expert advice from Sharecare.

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