Saygı Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Op. about brain hemorrhage, which causes the death of approximately 1 million people a year. Dr. Gökalp Karaarslan gave information.
“IT IS A SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEM”
Kiss. Dr. Gökalp Karaarslan said, “Brain hemorrhage is a serious health problem and early recognition of its symptoms is vital for the success of the treatment. These are hemorrhages that occur within the skull on the tissue or surface of the brain cavity.
The symptoms are; sudden and severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, tingling, numbness, vision problems, nausea or vomiting, difficulty speaking, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness or coma, loss of fine motor skills, impaired sense of taste, balance and coordination problems , dizziness, sensitivity to light, difficulty reading, writing or understanding speech.
“EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT”
Those who work in high-risk jobs, men, those with hypertension, bleeding disorders, those using blood thinners, the elderly and those with a family history of brain hemorrhage are at risk. Early diagnosis is vital. Brain tomography examination is one of the most effective examination methods. Blood pressure monitoring is very important. Drug treatment can be applied to control brain edema and epileptic seizures. Surgical method is one of the effective methods used in the treatment of brain hemorrhage.
Precautions include maintaining the habit of drinking water, staying away from alcoholic and acidic beverages, doing regular sports and exercise, controlling weight, engaging in stress-reducing activities, not smoking, taking medications regularly if you have blood pressure and heart disease, and not going out when the sun is high.
As a result, early recognition of symptoms related to brain hemorrhage and taking appropriate precautions can improve the individual’s quality of life and increase the chance of treatment. Therefore, it is important to avoid risk factors and adopt healthy lifestyle habits,” he said.
(UAV)