Question 1

if pat. develop subarachnoid hemorrhage is there is need to evaluate 1st degree relative for aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

see link: From www.Bafound.Org--"if two or more members of the family are affected with brain aneurysms, then aneurysm screening (with brain mra or brain cta) is usually recommended for at least the first degree relatives over the age of 25 of those affected." not usually recommended for single instance.

Question 2

what is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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Dangerous hemorrhage: Subaracnoid hemorrhages usually occur from rupture of aneurysms. Aneurysms are caused by defects in the vessel wall producing outpouching of the wall. With rupture of the aneuysm, patients complain of the worst headache of their life. The headache can rapidly progress to include altered consciousness, weakness or unresponsiveness. A percentage of patients never survive to reach medical care.

Question 3

what are the tests for subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

CT or MR : Ct scan or mr to document a sah and then either an angiogram or ct angio or mr angio to look for a vascular malformation such as an aneurysms or avm.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Vertigo headache: You are having very distressing symptoms.  Many possibilities.  Time to call your doctor to determine the cause and give you proper treatment.

Question 5

do the arachnoid villi heal after a subarachnoid hemorrhage? or is hydrocephalus permanent? or is it unknown?

Accepted Answer

Points of interest: A subarachnoid hemorrhage is a not uncommon cause of normal pressure hydrocephalus, and has to do with deposition of debris affecting circulation of cerebral spinal fluid.  Unfortunately, this is NOT a process which either heals spontaneously or reverses on its own, and a shunt may well be the best answer.

Question 6

what is the likelihood of having a second subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Etiology dependent: This depends on the cause of your first subarachnoid hemorrhage. If it was aneurysmal, and the aneurysm was clipped or coiled and there are no others--then unlikely.  This assumes you manage your blood pressure and there are no genetic risk factors.If it was traumatic and you suffer no further trauma-- unlikely. There are occasional subarachnoid hemorrhages where no cause is found.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Bleed around brain: When blood is seen in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain, it is termed a subarachnoid hemorrhage.  Blood in this area is most commonly seen on CT or MRI imaging of the head.  The biggest concern would be the possibility of bleeding due to an aneurysm, although blood due to trauma is more common.  In some cases where SAH is suspected, but not seen on CT scan; a lumbar puncture may detect.

Question 8

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a subarachnoid hemorrhage ?

Accepted Answer

Brain bleeding: Subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding in the brain. The location of the blood is beneath the arachnoid layer but above the pia layer. The arteries and veins of the brain run between the pia and  subarachnoid layers. Trauma or a ruptured aneurysm are the most common causes of subarachnoid hemorrhage. A neurosurgeon can provide answers as to the cause of the bleeding and the prognosis for recovery.

Question 9

what can cause photophobia in subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Photophobia SAH: Photophobia in subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs due to irritation of the coverings of the brain (meninges) due to the blood.

Question 10

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a parietal occipital subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

SAH: It means there is blood over the brain which is normally not there. It can be a life threatening situation.

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