In today’s time, high blood pressure has become a rapidly growing problem. Earlier it was considered a disease of old age, but now even younger people are falling prey to it. Rush lifestyle, stress, wrong eating habits, lack of sleep and lack of physical activity are the major reasons for this. Long-term uncontrolled high BP increases pressure on the blood vessels of the body. When there is continuous pressure on the nerves of the brain, they can become weak and burst. This condition is called brain hemorrhage.
brain hemorrhage Bleeding occurs inside the brain, due to which the brain cells are affected. This condition can be life threatening and sometimes cause permanent physical weakness or disability. Therefore, taking high BP lightly can prove to be dangerous and it is very important to keep it under control in time. Let us know about its symptoms.
What are the symptoms of brain hemorrhage due to high BP?
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that when brain hemorrhage occurs due to high BP, the body suddenly starts giving some serious signals. Its most common symptom is a severe and unbearable headache, which starts suddenly and is different from a normal headache. Along with this, vomiting, dizziness or loss of balance may also be felt. Many times a person faces difficulty in speaking or words do not come out clearly.
There may also be weakness or numbness in one part of the body, especially in the arm or leg. In some cases, eyesight may become blurred or double vision may occur. Sudden fainting or tremors are also serious signs. If such symptoms are seen, then ignoring it as a normal problem can be costly, because if treatment is not received on time, the situation can worsen.
How to protect?
To prevent high BP and brain hemorrhage, the most important thing is to control blood pressure. Get your BP checked regularly and take medicines on time as per doctor’s advice. Reduce salt intake and adopt a balanced diet, which includes fruits, green vegetables and whole grains.
It is beneficial to do light exercise or brisk walking for at least 30 minutes daily. Adopt yoga and pranayam to reduce stress. Maintain distance from smoking and excessive alcohol. It is also very important to get adequate sleep.
When to see a doctor?
If your blood pressure is repeatedly going above 140/90, contact a doctor immediately. If you suddenly notice symptoms like severe headache, numbness in any part of the body, difficulty in speaking or fainting, do not delay at all.
These could be signs of brain hemorrhage. People who already have high BP, diabetes or heart disease should keep getting themselves checked regularly. With timely diagnosis and treatment, serious risks can be reduced to a great extent.