Early Signs of Cerebral Hemorrhage in Young People
Disease description:
I am still very young, but I have been experiencing headaches frequently lately, and sometimes I also feel dizzy. I heard that even young people can experience brain hemorrhage, which worries me a lot. What are the early signs of brain hemorrhage in young people? I would like to know whether frequent headaches and dizziness could be warning signs of brain hemorrhage?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Possible warning signs of cerebral hemorrhage in young people may appear individually or simultaneously. The following are potential precursors of cerebral hemorrhage in young individuals:
1. Sudden headache: This is one of the most common symptoms, especially severe, abrupt-onset headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea or vomiting.
2. Vision problems: Including blurred vision, double vision, or blind spots in the visual field, which may result from involvement of the brain areas controlling vision.
3. Speech difficulties: Trouble speaking, slurred speech, or decreased ability to understand others' speech.
4. Weakness or numbness in limbs: Sudden weakness or numbness in one limb or side of the face, which may indicate damage to one side of the brain.
5. Changes in mental status: Such as neurasthenia, limb or facial paralysis, or diminished cerebral reflexes.
6. Altered level of consciousness: Including drowsiness, confusion, or coma, which indicate an increase in the severity of cerebral hemorrhage.
7. Memory problems: Short-term memory loss or difficulty concentrating.
If a young person experiences recurrent nosebleeds recently, particularly in the presence of hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage should also be considered as a potential risk.
