Is brain hemorrhage same as stroke?
My aunt had a brain hemorrhage recently, and everyone kept saying she had a stroke. Are these two things the same, brain hemorrhage and stroke? I get confused by the medical terms.
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5 months ago
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They are super closely related but not exactly the same thing. Basically, a stroke is the big category, and a brain hemorrhage (bleeding) is just one type of stroke, which we call a hemorrhagic stroke. The other common type is due to a clot. Hope this makes it simple!
5 months ago
According to the neurologist who treated my father, a brain hemorrhage is classified as a hemorrhagic stroke. It accounts for about 13% of all stroke cases, while the rest are ischemic strokes caused by clots. It is critical to get a CT scan immediately to differentiate between them, as their treatments are completely opposite.
5 months ago
Actually, a brain hemorrhage is a specific type of stroke. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either by a blocked artery (ischemic) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhage). Both are medical emergencies and need immediate hospitalization, so don't delay if someone has symptoms.
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5 months ago
A brain hemorrhage is actually a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. It is a critical emergency.
5 months ago
While we can use home remedies to keep our blood pressure in control daily, a brain hemorrhage or stroke is extremely serious and cannot be treated at home. A hemorrhage is bleeding, which is a specific kind of stroke. If you see signs like slurred speech or numbness, go to the hospital immediately.