The aftermath of a Cerebral hemorrhage?

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My father has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He has been in the hospital for about 2 weeks now and he still can not talk, move, or do anything but just lay there like a vegetable. He is in a coma state. It all started with just an aneurysm but as soon as he went to the ER that night, it busted. The cause was his high blood pressure. The doctor has told us that it ruptured his ability to ever breathe on his own and move again. Basically, he can not live with out being on the resperator. In the past two weeks, he has made no progress. His brain is still swelling but the bleeding has stopped for now. They recently did a surgery of an insertion of an internal drainage tube and that went fine. There are two options that are up to my mother/family, he could go in a nursing home for the rest of his life until he goes naturally or we just give the doctors the okay to "pull the plug". Which one do you think would be better? What kind of state would he be in?? All answers are needed!
i know my father and he would not want to be on bed rest and suffer in a nursing home. I guess the main answer i want to know is, what would happen if he does make it through this??
This is an entirely personal decision that should be made by the members of your immediate family. If the doctors certify that he is "brain dead" there is essentially no hope for recovery and I would strongly consider pulling the plug. Anything else and it might not be a bad idea to put him in nursing care temporarily before making a final decision so you will always be able to look back and comfort yourself with thought that you did not undertake this important step precipitously.  (+ info)

how can we improve or avoid the cerebral spillage?

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The persons who are inclined on having suffered cerebral spillage,cerebral hemorrhage,apoplexy,bad cerebral traffic,have had blows in the head,naturists can use medicines to improve this condition and not to have many complications to future. The best thing that I have used with some patients is the garlic, which serves to improve the blood traffic and to be cleaned of fat and tóxinas of the blood,it is good to take 2 - 5 raw garlics fasting and you will see the difference on the following day. They can accompany of a few candies for the headache,candies savior,and besides use the toothpick as water of time,these 3 things were helping them very much in your problems of cerebral traffic. Also for the pain decabeza is good to take warm baths in the extremities,this helps very much and relaxes the head. Also it would be good to accompany of a diet specialized for these problems.I have seen several cases to get improved rapidly with garlics especially when they had clots in the brain.
I thought a "naturist" was someone who advocated nudity.

Love, Jack.  (+ info)

Is there a relation between Parkinson's disease and brain hemorrhage?

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Can someone who has suffered brain or cerebral hemorrhage develop Parkinson's disease?
Please I really need to know.....
Viewing the brain hemorrhage as a severe trauma, the answer is yes, there is a greater possibility of developing Parkinson's disease than if that trauma had not occurred. However, that sort of trauma should not see the development of PD until at least 10-20 years afterward.

Causes of cerebral hemorrhage which for this argument = severe head trauma:
Brain aneurysm
Ruptured aneurysm - various arterial conditions
Arteriosclerosis
Cerebral arteriosclerosis
Brain injury
Head injury
Post menopausal vaginal bleeding
Congenital artery defect
Cerebrovascular accident
Hemorrhagic stroke
As a complication of concussion, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, whooping cough, drug interactions such as Warfarin & ginkgo

Risk factors: hypertension, diabetes, menopause, cigarette smoking, alcohol, caffeine
What is interesting is that both cigarette smoking and caffeine are somewhat neuroprotective for Parkinson's so that might work to reduce the odds. Menopause, however is an increased risk factor for women developing PD so that would probably up the odds.

You have the brain hemorrhage and survive - beating some significant odds and "Whew! made it out safely" and then it appears years later. It isn't BAM and then PD.

Here are some links about head trauma which might help. As you will see, it is thought that the trauma initially kills brain cells and as the person ages, more cells die of the aging process itself.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0…

In 2003 the Mayo Clinic found that people who had a head injury were 4x more prone to having PD later in life than those who had not. If the injury required hospitalization, the odds went up 8X. The the injury was severe - 11X. Severe means loss of consciousness and brain bruising.

There have been recent small studies which contradict the above however. Still the majority of research points to severe head trauma as a contributory factor. This link indicates the importance in the care of the original injury(s):
http://drtanase.com/2009/02/22/upper-cervical-care-helps-parkinsons-disease-sufferers/

Currently there is at least one long term study following athletes who play in sports which contain a greater risk of severe head trauma. Back in the day when Mohammad Ali fought, the brain scan technology was limited. Now injury can be seen in many cases: This may provide hope for athletes and others who suffer head trauma but also for researchers investigating conditions resulting from the trauma in an attempt to find treatments and cures.

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/06/03/2009-06-03_modern_brain_scanning_technology_offers_simple_look_at_.html
http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/2009/09/articles/brain-injury/new-hope-for-severe-head-trauma-treatment/

Knowing the odds are greater, patients should be their own best monitors for precursor signs of Parkinson's disease because even beginning to lose the sense of smell which can often be seen by decreased sense of flavor of food which is related to the aroma, should not be overlooked. If PD treatments begin early, whether with nutritional supplements, alternative treatments or medication or all of the above, there is a greater chance to slow progression.

In situations like this regular check-ups following the trauma are important to track any changes. If suspected precursor symptoms occur, your cardiologist or primary care physician will refer you to a neurologist specializing in motor disorders.

I hope this helps.  (+ info)

Are Cerebral hemorrhages linked to heavy smoking and alcoholism?

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I want o know if these things are linked.
It is in theory possible. Smoking leads to hypertension, which could cause cerebral hemorrhagic stroke. In rare cases, alcohol abuse (long term) could lead to DIC, which can cause cerebral hemorrhaging.  (+ info)

Do you know a child with traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord disorder?

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Hi! I am a college student working towards a dual major in Special & Elementary Education. I am currently taking a class on Educating Students with Physical and Health Impairments. I am writing a paper on TBI, but student teaching opportunities are limited during the summer semester. I would greatly appreciate any information that you can provide to help me learn as a parent, teacher, or other education or health professional. Thank you so much for your help!

Describe the effects of this disorder on the child.

What are some specific challenges that this child faces as a result?

Describe some treatment and rehabilitation options.

Does the child's school offer any assistance or financial support?
I don't know one, but I WAS a child with epilepsy once upon a time.

Challenges? Stigma, teasing, teachers not understanding (ESPECIALLY if they have absence seizures. Even in college I had professors accuse me of using my epilepsy as an excuse to not pay attention even when I wasn't).

Treatment includes medications and/or surgery.

My school didn't offer assistance or financial support. They just said "Inform the teachers of what to do when if it happens).  (+ info)

Can a brain hemorrhage be detected through an ofthalmological exam?

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Can a brain hemorrhage or the beginning of one be detected though a test by the ophthalmologist?
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How long after concussions do brain hemorrhage occur?

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I had concussion about 5 days ago, My head has stopped hurting and I feel fine, the spot on my head is still a bit soft but almost back to normal, I did not go to the hospital. I just want to be safe, none of the hemorrhage symptoms, do you think I'll be fine?
At any point. That's just it there is no way of knowing. A clot could be formed and something like a hit to the head could jog it lose. Head aches are warning signs. Most likly though you'll be fine just you NEED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR concussions can KILL YOU!  (+ info)

Can a person with cerebral palsy start to walk on their own if they pratice alot?

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i have cerebral palsy. i think that i can walk if i pratice alot. the other day i went to store and walk with my walker. now my legs are score and i cant pratice now. how can i make my legs less sore?
In my experience, the only way a person with CP will learn to walk is to learn how to do it with minimal effort. When you use the right muscles, walking should be almost effortless.

Think about it...babies experiment by using different muscles and bending their bodies in different positions until they find the simplest way. We don't consciously think about breathing, we just do it. Walking should be easy, too.

PT is the best way for a person with CP to learn how to do these effortless movements. My son couldn't sit up, crawl, or walk for a long time; much longer than the average child. After 3 years of PT, (age 3 1/2) he took his first steps. Now he's 5 1/2 and walking, running, jumping, climbing etc. We continue PT visits once weekly and he also practices at home.

If you force walking before your body and brain learn the correct "tools" to master the movements correctly, I think you will be putting unecessary strain on your muscles and cause more pain for yourself.

Make an appt. with a good PT that specializes in people with CP. They are out there, and they are VERY good at what they do. Good luck!  (+ info)

How long do post-traumatic hydroceles last after an inguinal hernia repair operation?

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I had left inguinal hernia repair surgery 7 days ago. It caused a post-traumatic hydrocele on my left testicle (I know not very common, but it does exist.) and it is still there. How long on average will this last? I am seeing my doctor soon.
I found this article that may help.
http://www.emedicine.com/Med/topic2778.htm  (+ info)

How does a person know if a traumatic memory is false or real?

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Let's say that a person has had a memory of traumatic experience throughout their lives, but has only recently started to actually think about it and recollect it properly. How does he/she know whether that memory is actually real traumatic experience or just a false one. I've heard that some people actually have false memories, and remember things that didn't actually happen. Is this actually possible?
U should see a professional. If something traumtic happens to a child, it is often repressed into the subconscious and can emerge later in life. If you are having hazy memories they could very well be true. Something that was so traumatic for you your brain tried to shut it out to protect you from psychological damage. A psychologist will be able to determine whether your memories are imaginary or real. Yes some people do have false memories but better to be safe than sorry  (+ info)

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