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Why does blood harm the brain (e.g. hemorrhaging)?

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Several reasons: The blood can block spinal fluid pathways and cause hydrocephalus, can cause a localized mass and compress brain tissue, can be irritating and cause local vasospasm and potential stroke, can cause brain swelling and herniation with death.

Answered 7/14/2019

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