Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Asked 6 months ago

What is bleeding stroke?

My grandmother recently had a stroke, and the doctors kept saying it was a 'bleeding stroke'. What is a bleeding stroke? Is it different from other strokes?

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Sameer Alvi Sameer Alvi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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A bleeding stroke is medically termed a hemorrhagic stroke. When my father was admitted, the neurologist explained that it happens when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and bleeds into the brain, stopping oxygen flow. It is a severe medical emergency.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, this is also called a hemorrhagic stroke and it is extremely critical. Please rush to the nearest emergency hospital immediately if you suspect this.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I manage PCOS and know how complex vascular health can be, but I am not an expert on strokes. A bleeding stroke is when an artery in the brain bursts, which is extremely serious. Please seek emergency medical help immediately if someone is showing symptoms.

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Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

In our days, we called it a brain hemorrhage. While light foods and keeping blood pressure low with natural habits helps in daily life, a stroke is a major emergency. Do not try any home remedies, take them to a big hospital immediately.

Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

A bleeding stroke is a sudden rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. During such stressful times, pray for strength, keep a calm mind, and trust the doctors completely to do their best in the emergency room.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My uncle suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and we delayed getting him to the hospital by just one hour, which caused long-term paralysis. This is caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. Please call an ambulance immediately, every minute matters.

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I totally get how terrifying it is to even hear the word stroke. A bleeding stroke, or hemorrhagic stroke, means a blood vessel in the brain has leaked or ruptured. Please don't panic, but do get emergency medical help right away.

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