Which functions are affected by temporal lobe hemorrhage?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
In general, temporal lobe hemorrhage can affect language function, auditory function, motor function, and others. Impairment of language function may lead to aphasia or unclear speech in patients. Compression of the auditory nerve may result in symptoms such as tinnitus or hearing loss. Patients may also experience limb weakness or impaired limb movement. In addition, olfactory function may also be affected.
Under normal circumstances, temporal lobe hemorrhage affects language function, auditory function, motor function, and other functions. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Language Function
The temporal lobe lies below the lateral sulcus and is separated from the frontal and parietal lobes by this sulcus; it belongs to the nervous system. When hemorrhage occurs, it may damage brain nerves, thereby affecting language function and causing symptoms such as aphasia and unclear speech.
2. Auditory Function
If the auditory nerve is compressed, patients may experience hearing impairments such as tinnitus, hallucinations of sound (auditory hallucinations), or deafness.
3. Motor Function
If the hemorrhage is small in volume, patients may experience symptoms such as limb weakness or numbness. With larger hemorrhages, patients may develop impaired limb movement or hemiplegia.
In addition, this condition may also affect olfactory and visual functions. For such cases, it is recommended that patients promptly seek medical attention at a qualified hospital and follow doctors' advice for treatments such as minimally invasive craniotomy hematoma evacuation or large bone flap craniotomy with hematoma removal.
