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What is a Cerebellar Hemorrhage?

Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

A cerebellar hemorrhage is a condition marked by bleeding in a part of the brain that is referred to as the cerebellum. This bleeding typically occurs as the result of the rupture of blood vessels. Unfortunately, this type of hemorrhage is a serious health problem, as it can interfere with the flow of blood to the affected patient's brain. Among the symptoms of cerebellar hemorrhage are a severe headache that develops suddenly; gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting; and dizziness. A person may also experience impaired coordination and sluggishness as a result of a cerebellar hemorrhage.

When bleeding occurs in the part of the brain that is called the cerebellum, it is referred to as a cerebellar hemorrhage. The cerebellum is part of the back portion of the brain and plays an important role in balance and movement. The bleeding that occurs when a person has a cerebellar hemorrhage develops because of the rupture of small blood vessels in the brain. These blood vessels have the critical job of supplying blood to a person’s brain cells.

Rupture of blood vessels is often the cause of a hemorrhage in the cerebellum.
Rupture of blood vessels is often the cause of a hemorrhage in the cerebellum.

There are many symptoms a person may suffer when he has a cerebellar hemorrhage, and many of them are similar to those of a stroke. For example, the development of a sudden and intense headache is one of the symptoms a person may experience. Often, people with this condition also suffer from nausea or vomiting as well as dizziness, neck pain, and extreme fatigue; balance and coordination problems may appear as a result of this condition as well. For instance, some people experience difficulty walking or extreme clumsiness. Confusion, vertigo, and even a coma may be among the symptoms of this type of hemorrhage.

Vomiting and dizziness can be a sign of cerebellar hemorrhage.
Vomiting and dizziness can be a sign of cerebellar hemorrhage.

There are several things that may cause a cerebellar hemorrhage. In the vast majority of cases, however, high blood pressure is the cause. Sometimes people also develop this condition because of bleeding disorders or an aneurysm. In some cases, the condition is the result of a head injury or a malformation in the brain. Additionally, cocaine abuse may play a role in some cases of cerebellar hemorrhage.

Cerebellar hemorrhage may lead to coma.
Cerebellar hemorrhage may lead to coma.

Treatment of this type of hemorrhage may involve surgery on the affected part of the patient’s brain. Doctors may also treat the underlying cause of the bleeding. For example, if high blood pressure caused the condition, doctors may also prescribe medication to control a patient’s blood pressure.

Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

Nicole’s thirst for knowledge inspired her to become a TheHealthBoard writer, and she focuses primarily on topics such as homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. When not writing or spending time with her four children, Nicole enjoys reading, camping, and going to the beach.

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Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

Nicole’s thirst for knowledge inspired her to become a TheHealthBoard writer, and she focuses primarily on topics such as homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. When not writing or spending time with her four children, Nicole enjoys reading, camping, and going to the beach.

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    • Rupture of blood vessels is often the cause of a hemorrhage in the cerebellum.
      By: Athanasia Nomikou
      Rupture of blood vessels is often the cause of a hemorrhage in the cerebellum.
    • Vomiting and dizziness can be a sign of cerebellar hemorrhage.
      By: Tom Wang
      Vomiting and dizziness can be a sign of cerebellar hemorrhage.
    • Cerebellar hemorrhage may lead to coma.
      By: Monkey Business
      Cerebellar hemorrhage may lead to coma.
    • Cocaine use may lead to cerebellar hemorrhage.
      By: HamsterMan
      Cocaine use may lead to cerebellar hemorrhage.
    • A cerebellar hemorrhage may occur as the result of a head injury.
      By: corepics
      A cerebellar hemorrhage may occur as the result of a head injury.
    • A severe headache that develops suddenly may be a sign of a cerebellar hemorrhage.
      By: jedi-master
      A severe headache that develops suddenly may be a sign of a cerebellar hemorrhage.
    • Dizziness is a possible symptom of a cerebellar hemorrhage.
      By: SEPULTURA_FROM_HELL
      Dizziness is a possible symptom of a cerebellar hemorrhage.
    • Individuals suffering from a cerebellar hemorrhage may experience walking difficulties.
      By: Monkey Business
      Individuals suffering from a cerebellar hemorrhage may experience walking difficulties.