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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Bleeding in the space between the brain and the tissue covering the brain.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Cerebrovascular disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Neck pain
Loss of consciousness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Calcium channel blocker
Cough suppressant
Analgesia
Laxative

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Troponin I
Basic metabolic panel
Coagulation profile
Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Cocaine use
Cigarette smoking

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Are subarachnoid hemorrhages genetic?

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What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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What are typical symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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Is subarachnoid hemorrhage always a very serious problem?

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what is the likelihood of having a second Subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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still unconscious after 2 days from subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke but can move entire body and is responsive to some commands.?

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A 40-year old asked:

I got a headache when masturbating; could this be a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Call Fleming syndrome dx'd. 2 yrs after subarachnoid hemorrhage miss-dx'd 2trauma.+family hx, +mnthly migraines w/same pain. Risks?.

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A 60-year old female asked:

is there any connection between current avascular necrosis of hip from no known cause and 15 yr ago subarachnoid hemorrhage of unknown cause? 60 yr

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A 35-year old asked:

Should I be concerned if my father had recently suffered from a subarachnoid hemorrhage in the brain?

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A 41-year old male asked:

After a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, how long does a patiently typically get over motor apraxia? And photophobia? How can I best accelerate recovery

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If I have had a subarachnoid haemorrhage can I drink or have asprin?

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Subarachnoid haemmorhage is what, doctor?

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What is multiple haemorrhagic contusions in right temporal lobe with subarachnoid haemorrhage? Is it dangerous?

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3 years after a subarachnoid haemorrhage (coiled) and a vp shunt for hydrocephalus complications. What can I do to improve memory/cognition?

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Is it possible that I have Subarachnoid Hemmorage? I've had these off and on headaches around the parietal and occipital lobes of my brain.

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Is pregnancy safe 7 years after subarachnoid hemorrhage (occurred 5 days after 1st pregnancy)?What are the chances of reoccurrence?

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A 38-year old female asked:

38/f h/o subarachnoid hemorrhage 6 m back, suffer daily headaches. Safe to get pregnant? Nullipara.

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Should I be worrie about hemorrhagic cyst?

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What are the symptoms of intracranial hemorrhaging?

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Could you explain what is hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasis?

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depo shot heavy bleeding?

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Is heavy bleeding a miscarriage?

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The symptoms of fetal hemorrhage?

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