Brain Diseases: A Cerebral Hemorrhage

A hemorrhage, also called a stroke, is when the brain tissue itself bleeds out. It accounts for 20% of all brain diseases and is two times as prevalent in black patients. A hemorrhage is a serious medical condition as it gradually increases pressure inside the cranium:


In this picture, the arrow is pointing to the area of the cerebral hemorrhage. The brain tissue starts to bleed due to either head trauma or spontaneously from high blood pressure. If the condition is left untreated, it can lead to a coma or death. To learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments, read about what WebMD says about brain hemorrhages.