#ICH
Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) refers to acute bleeding inside your skull or brain. It’s a life-threatening emergency. You should go to the emergency room right away
There are four types of ICH:
1-epidural hematoma
2-subdural hematoma
3-subarachnoid hemorrhage
4-intracerebral hemorrhage
1- Epidural hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood, in a clot or ball, outside of a blood vessel. An epidural hematoma occurs when blood accumulates between your skull and the outermost covering of your brain.
It typically follows a head injury, and usually with a skull fracture. High-pressure bleeding is a prominent feature. If you have an epidural hematoma, you may briefly lose consciousness and then regain consciousness.
2- Subdural hematoma
A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of your brain.
It’s typically the result of your head moving rapidly forward and stopping, such as in a car accident. However, it could also suggest abuse in children. This is the same type of movement a child experiences when being shaken.
A subdural hematoma is more common than other ICHs in older people and people with history of heavy alcohol use.
3- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. These tissues are called meninges. The most common cause is trauma, but it can also be caused by rupture of a major blood vessel in the brain, such as from an intracerebral aneurysm.
A sudden, sharp headache usually comes before a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Typical symptoms also include loss of consciousness and vomiting.
4- Intracerebral hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding inside of your brain. This is the most common type of ICH that occurs with a stroke. It’s not usually the result of injury.
A prominent warning sign is the sudden onset of neurological deficit. This is a problem with your brain’s functioning. The symptoms progress over minutes to hours. They include:
headache
difficulty speaking
nausea
vomiting
decreased consciousness
weakness in one part of the body
elevated blood pressure
#Medications
The following drugs may be necessary:
1- steroids to reduce swelling
2- anticoagulants to reduce clotting
3- antiseizure medications
4- medications to counteract any blood thinners that you’ve been taking
#COMPLICATIONS
seizures
paralysis
headaches
brain development problems in children
memory loss
dizziness
difficulty concentrating
Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) refers to acute bleeding inside your skull or brain. It’s a life-threatening emergency. You should go to the emergency room right away
There are four types of ICH:
1-epidural hematoma
2-subdural hematoma
3-subarachnoid hemorrhage
4-intracerebral hemorrhage
1- Epidural hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood, in a clot or ball, outside of a blood vessel. An epidural hematoma occurs when blood accumulates between your skull and the outermost covering of your brain.
It typically follows a head injury, and usually with a skull fracture. High-pressure bleeding is a prominent feature. If you have an epidural hematoma, you may briefly lose consciousness and then regain consciousness.
2- Subdural hematoma
A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of your brain.
It’s typically the result of your head moving rapidly forward and stopping, such as in a car accident. However, it could also suggest abuse in children. This is the same type of movement a child experiences when being shaken.
A subdural hematoma is more common than other ICHs in older people and people with history of heavy alcohol use.
3- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain. These tissues are called meninges. The most common cause is trauma, but it can also be caused by rupture of a major blood vessel in the brain, such as from an intracerebral aneurysm.
A sudden, sharp headache usually comes before a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Typical symptoms also include loss of consciousness and vomiting.
4- Intracerebral hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage is when there’s bleeding inside of your brain. This is the most common type of ICH that occurs with a stroke. It’s not usually the result of injury.
A prominent warning sign is the sudden onset of neurological deficit. This is a problem with your brain’s functioning. The symptoms progress over minutes to hours. They include:
headache
difficulty speaking
nausea
vomiting
decreased consciousness
weakness in one part of the body
elevated blood pressure
#Medications
The following drugs may be necessary:
1- steroids to reduce swelling
2- anticoagulants to reduce clotting
3- antiseizure medications
4- medications to counteract any blood thinners that you’ve been taking
#COMPLICATIONS
seizures
paralysis
headaches
brain development problems in children
memory loss
dizziness
difficulty concentrating