​Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Diagnosing Intracerebral Hemorrhages

Symptoms of intracerebral hemorrhage

Your doctor will also ask you about your symptoms. These may include:

• Severe headache, which may worsen with positional changes
• Nausea or vomiting
• Changes in consciousness
• Visual disturbances
• Stiffness in the neck muscles
• Weakness, numbness or tingling, paralysis
• Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
  seizure

Imaging and radiology tests for diagnosing intracerebral hemorrhage

Intracerebral hemorrhages can be diagnosed by imaging studies such as CT scans.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage Treatments

Treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage depends on:

• The location, extent, and duration of bleeding
• The general condition of the person

Neuroendoport® surgery

Surgery may be required to drain the affected area of blood buildup or to repair the source of bleeding, such as an arteriovenous malformation or aneurysm.

At UPMC, Neuroendoport surgery is the preferred surgical approach for intracerebral hemorrhages within the white matter of the brain (intraparenchymal hematomas).

This minimally invasive technique allows doctors to access and drain the area through a tiny incision in the scalp, in contrast to traditional surgery.

UPMC's neurosurgeons may recommend a combination of surgical and non-surgical approaches to treating intracerebral hemorrhages.

Medications

Treatment with drugs that promote clotting can reduce the progression of hematomas if given within four hours of the onset of bleeding. Medications also may be given to reduce blood pressure and to treat multiple symptoms of the hemorrhage, including headache, fever, and seizure.