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Does The Brain Swell During A Headache?
Hemorrhage - intraparenchymal; Hemorrhage - intracerebral (lobar)
Symptoms
Symptoms usually develop suddenly without warning, often during activity. The symptoms vary, depending on the location of the bleeding and the amount of brain tissue affected.
A change in alertness or level of consciousness is the first symptom in half of patientsn. The person may seem:
- Apathetic, withdrawn
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Sleepy ,lethargic ,stuporous -
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