What is a brain haemorrhage?
A brain haemorrhage is a sudden bleed in the brain.
It is a serious medical emergency that needs urgent attention, as it can damage the brain. Prompt treatment can make a difference.
What causes a brain haemorrhage?
A brain haemorrhage is caused when an artery in the brain bursts causing bleeding into the brain tissue and cells.
What are the symptoms of brain haemorrhage?
The symptoms of a brain haemorrhage will vary depending on location and size of the bleed.
Symptoms will worsen over time, until surgery is performed to repair the artery.
Symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Joint weakness
- Loss of balance and co-ordination
- Seizures
- Loss of speech
- Tingling and numbness
- Loss of consciousness
