What is an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)?
An ICH is a bleeding into the brain itself. Patients with ICH often have the same symptoms of an ischemic stroke – sudden onset of brain malfunction. They may also have headache and vomiting. The most common cause of ICH is uncontrolled or poorly controlled high blood pressure. TOP If you think you are having a stroke … Stroke is a 911 Emergency. The cardinal symptoms of stroke are sudden and include one or more of: WEAKNESS Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm, or leg, even if temporary TROUBLE SPEAKING Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary VISION PROBLEMS Sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary HEADACHE sudden severe and unusual headache DIZZINESS Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs If you or someone you know is having any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately or have someone make the call for you. TOP Risk factors for stroke The most important risk factor for stroke is high blood
