Symptoms:
- Muscular weakness
- Paralysis of one side of the body
- Bleeding
- Decreased level of consciousness or altered level of consciousness
- Difficulty speaking
- Fainting, headache, seizures
- Sensitivity to light or unequal pupils
Tests to diagnose:
- MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)
- MRA (Magnetic resonance angiography)
- MRV (Magnetic resonance venography)
Treatment:
Emergency treatment is required for cerebral haemorrhage. It usually involves medication and close monitoring in an intensive care unit. In a few rare cases, surgery may be required to relieve pressure around the brain.