Late at night, the sound of ambulance whistles pierced the silent night sky. A 37-year-old man was rushed to hospital with a sudden cerebral hemorrhage. The man was usually in good health, but because he stayed up late for work and irregular life, his body was gradually overdrawn. Before this sudden incident, in fact, his body had already sent some warning signs, but unfortunately they were ignored by him.
Cerebral hemorrhage is a serious cerebrovascular disease with acute onset and severe illness, which can lead to serious consequences if not treated in time. Therefore, it is important to know the warning signs before a cerebral hemorrhage is coming. So, what are the warning signs that may precede a cerebral hemorrhage?
1. Headache.
Headache is one of the most common warning signs of a cerebral hemorrhage. Headaches may occur hours or days before a cerebral hemorrhage occurs, especially after emotional agitation or strenuous exercise. The headache may manifest as a total headache or a migraine, and in severe cases, it may be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Once this kind of headache appears, it should be taken seriously and medical examination should be taken in time.
2. Vertigo.
Vertigo may occur before a cerebral hemorrhage, especially if you stand up suddenly or change your position. This is because bleeding from blood vessels in the brain causes increased intracranial pressure, which affects blood circulation in the brain. If symptoms of vertigo are frequent, medical attention should be sought to rule out the possibility of cerebral hemorrhage.
3. Visual impairment.
Visual impairment is also a warning sign of a cerebral hemorrhage. Patients may experience symptoms such as blurred vision, dark shadows in front of their eyes, and visual field defects. These symptoms may be due to increased intracranial pressure or bleeding in the brain that compresses the optic nerve. If you have these symptoms, you should see a doctor right away.
4. Limb weakness or numbness.
Symptoms of unilateral or bilateral limb weakness or numbness may occur before a cerebral hemorrhage. These symptoms may be due to damage to the nervous system due to bleeding from blood vessels in the brain. If symptoms of limb weakness or numbness are frequent, medical attention should be sought promptly to rule out the possibility of cerebral hemorrhage.
In addition to the above four warning signs, there are some other symptoms that may indicate the risk of cerebral hemorrhage, such as: slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, personality changes, unsteady walking, etc. These symptoms may vary from person to person, but they all indicate an abnormal state of the body.
So, how can you prevent a cerebral hemorrhage? First of all, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important measure to prevent cerebral hemorrhage. It is necessary to quit smoking and limit alcohol, maintain a balanced diet, exercise appropriately, and control weight. In addition, it is also very important to maintain a good state of mind and emotional stability, and try to avoid excessive tension and anxiety. In addition, for some high-risk groups, such as patients with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc., blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids and other indicators should be actively controlled, and regular physical examinations and screenings should be conducted.
In conclusion, cerebral hemorrhage is a serious cerebrovascular disease, and prevention and early detection are very important. We need to pay attention to the health of the body, especially the middle-aged and elderly people and high-risk groups. If you have symptoms such as headache, dizziness, visual impairment, limb weakness or numbness, you should seek medical attention in time to rule out the possibility of cerebral hemorrhage. At the same time, we should also maintain good living habits and mentality to actively prevent the occurrence of cerebral hemorrhage. Only in this way can we have a healthy body and a good life.