Does subarachnoid hemorrhage have a genetic component?

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage, this disease does not have a significant genetic tendency, so there is no need to worry excessively. The main cause of the bleeding is the rupture of an aneurysm, which is due to abnormal blood vessel development resulting in fusiform aneurysms that rupture and bleed under certain conditions. Additionally, there are other causes of subarachnoid hemorrhage, such as long-term smoking which can cause arterial disease, some arteriovenous malformations are also prone to rupture and bleed, and some traumatic injuries can also lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage; these are not hereditary. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a rather dangerous condition, so it is essential to control risk factors, properly manage blood pressure, and absolutely avoid smoking. If severe headaches, nausea, and vomiting occur, it is crucial to be highly vigilant and seek medical attention at a hospital immediately.

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage clinical manifestations

When a subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs, patients can experience varying degrees of headache, usually unbearable, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Projectile vomiting indicates high intracranial pressure in the patient. Hours after the second subarachnoid hemorrhage, signs of meningeal irritation can appear, generally presenting positively, such as neck stiffness, headache, vomiting, etc. The third issue involves varying degrees of consciousness and mental disorders in patients, and some may even display symptoms of epilepsy. Therefore, with the appearance of the above clinical symptoms, patients should actively seek treatment from a neurologist for further management.

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The difference between cerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage

There is a significant difference between cerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage. For subarachnoid hemorrhage, the specific causes are mainly divided into two types. The first cause is due to trauma, violent strikes, car accidents, or falls from heights, leading to localized vascular rupture and extensive subarachnoid hemorrhage. It generally presents as obvious high-density shadows in the ventricular system or cisterns. The occurrence of subarachnoid hemorrhage often leads to symptoms such as headache, dizziness, neck stiffness, and positive meningeal irritation signs. The other situation is spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage, most often due to intracranial aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations. Cerebral hemorrhage is primarily due to hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage, which is more likely to occur, mostly seen in the bilateral basal ganglia, presenting as localized high-density shadows.

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Written by Zhang Hui
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Does subarachnoid hemorrhage have a genetic component?

Subarachnoid hemorrhage, this disease does not have a significant genetic tendency, so there is no need to worry excessively. The main cause of the bleeding is the rupture of an aneurysm, which is due to abnormal blood vessel development resulting in fusiform aneurysms that rupture and bleed under certain conditions. Additionally, there are other causes of subarachnoid hemorrhage, such as long-term smoking which can cause arterial disease, some arteriovenous malformations are also prone to rupture and bleed, and some traumatic injuries can also lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage; these are not hereditary. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a rather dangerous condition, so it is essential to control risk factors, properly manage blood pressure, and absolutely avoid smoking. If severe headaches, nausea, and vomiting occur, it is crucial to be highly vigilant and seek medical attention at a hospital immediately.

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Written by Zhang Hui
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage: how to treat?

Subarachnoid hemorrhage, the most common cause of which is due to the rupture of an aneurysm. The rupture of an intracranial aneurysm leads to blood entering the subarachnoid space, causing corresponding clinical symptoms. Patients may experience severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, accompanied by significant restlessness, and may also develop complications such as cerebral vasospasm, hydrocephalus, which can be life-threatening. The treatment for subarachnoid hemorrhage mainly includes: First, it is recommended to promptly complete a full cerebral angiography. If an aneurysm is found, interventional embolization of the aneurysm may be administered. Second, the patient should be advised to rest in bed and maintain emotional stability. Some sedative medications should be given to the patient. Additionally, calcium channel blockers should be administered to prevent cerebral vasospasm. Furthermore, electrolyte disturbances must be corrected to prevent severe complications such as hydrocephalus.

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage nausea and vomiting how to treat

Patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage experiencing nausea and vomiting can still be treated. Firstly, symptomatic treatment should be conducted, which can include using gastric mucosal protectants and antiemetic medications to effectively alleviate symptoms. Additionally, subarachnoid hemorrhage, nausea, and vomiting are often caused by increased intracranial pressure. In such cases, using mannitol or furosemide to dehydrate can reduce intracranial pressure. Once the intracranial pressure decreases, the symptoms of nausea and vomiting can be greatly improved and alleviated. Of course, some patients may also have complications such as hydrocephalus or intracerebral hematoma. In these cases, surgical interventions like craniotomy for hematoma removal or aneurysm clipping may be necessary, which can gradually relieve and improve the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Beyond symptomatic treatment, it is also necessary to treat the underlying primary disease, addressing causes such as aneurysms or vascular malformations.