Hemorrhaging into the brain’s tissue due to a burst blood vessel is known as intracerebral hemorrhage. This type of hemorrhage is one of the three main ways that a stroke can happen.
This condition primarily impacts individuals who are middle-aged or elderly and typically arises from atherosclerosis, which involves the buildup of fatty deposits within artery walls. If untreated, high blood pressure (hypertension) raises the likelihood of experiencing intracerebral hemorrhage.
Typically, the artery that bursts is located within the cerebrum, the brain’s main portion. The released blood seeps out, causing harm to brain tissue. Signs of this condition include a sudden headache, weakness, confusion, and frequently, a loss of consciousness. Depending on the specific area impacted, individuals might also experience loss of speech, facial paralysis, or muscle weakness on one side of the body.
Surgery is often not feasible in such cases; the focus of treatment lies in providing life support and lowering blood pressure. Sizeable hemorrhages typically lead to fatal outcomes. For those who manage to survive an intracerebral hemorrhage, the rehabilitation process and long-term prospects align with those of any other type of stroke.