What is intraparenchymal hemorrhage?

Jan 31, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

On my way home today, Dad mentioned that our neighbor suddenly had a cerebral hemorrhage the other day. He didn't have high blood pressure before. What causes brain hemorrhage?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Cerebral hemorrhage refers to bleeding caused by non-traumatic rupture of cerebral blood vessels. The main factors contributing to cerebral hemorrhage are related to cerebrovascular diseases and vascular sclerosis. Vascular diseases are closely associated with hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, vascular aging, and smoking. Patients often experience sudden onset during periods of anxiety. Alternatively, some patients may have cerebral aneurysms, which, once ruptured, can lead to massive bleeding. Even in individuals without prior symptoms of hypertension, blood pressure may rise recently. Prompt medical intervention is generally required for patients with cerebral hemorrhage.