10 Hemorrhagic Stroke Symptoms

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A hemorrhagic stroke may occur when a blood vessel bursts and starts bleeding into the brain. Another term doctors might use to refer to hemorrhagic stroke is intracranial stroke. When the bleeding occurs, it exerts pressure on the surrounding cells in the brain. These cells become damaged, interfering with the normal functioning of that part of the brain.

As a result, neurologic symptoms may occur. A hemorrhagic stroke can be life-threatening. It's a medical emergency that requires urgent medical attention to minimize complications that may lead to permanent brain damage.

Muscle Weakness or Paralysis

A hemorrhagic stroke can happen on one or both sides of the brain. It may cause muscle paralysis or weakness in some people.¹Gray, Vicki, et al. ‘Factors That Influence Muscle Weakness Following Stroke and Their Clinical Implications: a Critical Review.’ Physiotherapy Canada.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3484914/ One side of the face may appear to droop. This shift in appearance may be subtle. It's more visible if the person experiencing a stroke tries to smile because the smile may form only on one side of the face.

Asking a person to raise both their arms may help to determine if they are experiencing a stroke. They may be unable to raise their arms due to stroke-induced muscle paralysis. In this case, the person needs urgent medical attention.