Question 1

what are the tests for intraventricular hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

CAT or MRI scans: Cat scans can show the hemorrhage.  Mri scans can also show it but also may show the reason for the hemorrhage such as tumors or arteriovenous malformations.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of intraventricular hemorrhage?

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Intracranial bleed: Typically a intraventricular hemorrhage in the brain can cause gradual neurological changes with an alteration in mental status (less responsive) due to mass effect, .  Significant headache may be present.  Focal neurological deficits would be less likely.

Question 3

what does " he did have a grade 1 intraventricular hemorrhage."mean?

Accepted Answer

Severity score: The amount of bleeding & location help classify groups of patients when discussions about eventual outcome are predicted. G1 is a bleed limited to the germinal matrix & extending to no more than 10% of the ventricle, g2=extends 10-40%, g3=extends >50%. Some add g4 which includes more brain hemorrhage.The lower the grade the more likely a good outcome with less frequent complications.

Question 4

what is the likelihood of recovery from a server intraventricular hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Relative : it depends on the location and the size of the hemorrhage. I wish I had a more specific answer but it's very dependent on those facts as well as the underlying health of the patient.

Question 5

the thought of getting intraventricular hemorrhage scares me. what are risk factors for it?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: Risk factors include high blood pressure, especially poorly controlled high blood pressure, blood clotting disorders, taking medication that interferes with blood clotting, and structural problems like avm, aneurism, contusion due to injury and less commonly tumor and infection.

Question 6

what is the treatment for intraventricular hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Fluid drainage: Intraventricular hemorrhage can block the flow of spinal fluid in the brain causing severe pressure build up.  We put a tube into the ventricle temporarily and drain out the spinal fluid until the brain pressure goes down to normal.  Occasionally there is a need to remove the hemorrhage surgically.

Question 7

my 32 weeker (now 36 weeks corrected) had a head ultrasound that states suspected evolving right germinal matrix hemorrhage with questionable intraventricular extension what does this mean & what does it mean for her future?

Accepted Answer

: The baby will have a neurologic examination at birth and during the follow up visits with her Pediatrician. Developmental milestones will be followed. The head ultrasound may be less accurate in utero and a follow up study may include another head imaging study after birth.  Please follow up with your OB for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Question 8

i have a small hemorrhage in my pituitary. my endocrinologist said to wait for 6 months for another mri. ive been on the medication called gabergoline for almost 2 years and the tumor in my pituitary is not decreasing in size and its growing more?

Accepted Answer

: Obtain a referral for a "second opinion" from a neurosurgical physician, as progression of "growing" pituitary tumors can eventually affect hormonal function and visual abnormalities.

Question 9

i have my period for more than 3 weeks now. heavy bleeding and i'm on the pill - yas plus. i've been on it for about 5 months now. i'm changing pads every hour sometimes more. i'm also on chronic medication for hypertension. i need help?

Accepted Answer

Heavy period : If you are changing pads every hour- you need to  go to an ER now for evaluation. Your blood count can be very low and lead to  inability to function .

Question 10

heavy bleeding soaked pad and tampon in 45 minutes. bleeding started out of nowhere. mild cramps period not due to about 2 more weeks. breast feel like are on fire. 30 years old married not taking any medication. never happened to me before. any idea?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal bleeding: From the female genital tract the way you described requires medical attention, it can be any of several causes of abnormal uterine bleeding including early miscarriage, you need to be seen, go to your gynecologist or to ER, wish you well

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What does " he did have a grade 1 intraventricular hemorrhage."mean?

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What is the likelihood of recovery from a server intraventricular hemorrhage?

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The thought of getting intraventricular hemorrhage scares me. what are risk factors for it?

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What is the treatment for intraventricular hemorrhage?

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My 32 weeker (now 36 weeks corrected) had a head ultrasound that states suspected evolving right germinal matrix hemorrhage with questionable intraventricular extension what does this mean & what does it mean for her future?

A member asked:

I have a small hemorrhage in my pituitary. my endocrinologist said to wait for 6 months for another mri. ive been on the medication called gabergoline for almost 2 years and the tumor in my pituitary is not decreasing in size and its growing more?

A member asked:

I have my period for more than 3 weeks now. heavy bleeding and i'm on the pill - yas plus. i've been on it for about 5 months now. i'm changing pads every hour sometimes more. i'm also on chronic medication for hypertension. i need help?

A member asked:

Heavy bleeding soaked pad and tampon in 45 minutes. bleeding started out of nowhere. mild cramps period not due to about 2 more weeks. breast feel like are on fire. 30 years old married not taking any medication. never happened to me before. any idea?

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