Question 1

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 2

what are the tests for subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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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 3

could people recover from subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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SAH Recovery: Sah patients may recover and it is based on many clinical and imaging factors. The treating physician will be the best person to assess the individual's prognosis.

Question 4

is subarachnoid hemorrhage always a very serious problem?

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Yes: It can be, so we never take a chance and look for aneurism by doing an angiogram on everybody with subarachnoid. Bleed.  The most common cause is actually head trauma, which has a better prognosis and requires less aggressive workup..

Question 5

what is the likelihood of having a second subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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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 6

what is the definition or description of: subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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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 7

how long can a person live after being treated for subarachnoid hemorrhage?

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Depends!: This depends on the location and size of the hemorrhage, other problems of the patient, whether or not there are complications of the surgery and just plain luck.  There are no guarantees in medicine, or in much of anything else, except "death and taxes."  Discuss this with the doctor.  It is a good idea to have a list of questions written down and take notes of the answers. Take a friend with you

Question 8

long-term prognosis for subarachnoid hemorrhage? age 50, f, no other significant conditions.

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Depends on etiology: of SAH (subarachnoid hemorrhage).  If traumatic, you may have some headaches and loss of memory, difficulty concentration, and balance issues.  If from an aneurysm, which is not typical of SAH but can happen, then long term prognosis is poorer due to the probability of other micro-aneurysms causing problems.  Close monitoring by a neurologist/ neurosurgeon would be ideal and highly recommended.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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