What is hemorrhagic stroke and what are the symptoms?

Expert answer:

Hemorrhagic stroke is the stroke characterized by bloodshed inside the brain after the rupture of a blood vessel.

The symptoms of hemorrhagic stroke have sudden onset and may manifest either alone or in combination:

  • Loss of strength, numbness or paralysis of the face or limb on one side of the body;
  • Vision changes (loss of vision, blurred vision, double vision, "shadow" sensation in vision);
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding sentences;
  • Imbalance, dizziness, lack of coordination when walking or sudden drop;
  • Severe and persistent headache;
  • Difficulty swallowing.

At first signs and symptoms of a stroke, the person should seek medical attention as a matter of urgency. Immediate treatment can prevent more serious sequelae and save the patient's life.

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