Brain Hemorrhage: Symptoms & Signs

A brain hemorrhage means bleeding within the brain. Brain hemorrhage is typically classified according to the precise location within the brain and its surrounding structures. A brain hemorrhage is a medical emergency.

Symptoms of a brain hemorrhage can vary based on the size of the affected area and the location of the bleeding. Possible signs and symptoms associated with brain hemorrhage include

• a sudden or severe headache,
• weakness,
• tingling or numbness in the arms or legs (often on one side),
• nausea or vomiting,
• changes in vision,
• changes in balance, and
• difficulty speaking or understanding speech.

Other possible symptoms and signs can include

• difficulty using fine motor skills,
• seizures, and
• loss of consciousness.

Causes of a brain hemorrhage

Causes of bleeding in the brain include trauma, stroke, rupture of an aneurysm, high blood pressure, and drug abuse.

Other brain hemorrhage symptoms and signs

• Changes in Balance
• Changes in Vision
• Difficulty Speaking or Understanding Speech
• Difficulty Using Fine Motor Skills
• Loss of Consciousness
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Seizures
• Sudden or Severe Headache
• Tingling or Numbness in the Arms or Legs (Often on One Side)
• Weakness

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