How long can you live with a brainstem hemorrhage

The so-called brainstem hemorrhage actually refers to the primary bleeding in the brain substance without trauma. This disease belongs to acute cerebrovascular disease, and the mortality rate is also very high. It is also prone to many complications. The treatment of brainstem hemorrhage is closely related to the patient's condition. If the condition is more serious, the chance of cure will be very low. So how long can a patient with brainstem hemorrhage live?

First, how long can a patient survive with a brainstem hemorrhage? Generally speaking, the more severe the preoperative disturbance of consciousness, the slower the postoperative recovery and the worse the prognosis. For patients with mild preoperative neurological damage, the therapeutic effect is generally satisfactory. The amount of bleeding and the location of bleeding will also affect recovery after surgery. The treatment of brainstem hemorrhage requires that the treatment plan be changed at any time according to the condition of the disease. It is not a fixed medical treatment. It is possible to switch from conservative medical treatment to surgical treatment at any time. However, surgical treatment cannot treat all brainstem hemorrhages, and the support of medical treatment is still needed after surgical treatment. In clinical practice, patients with acute onset, rapid disease progression, and serious underlying diseases generally have a poor prognosis.

Second, patients with bleeding in non-vital areas and with small amounts of bleeding can fully recover to their pre-onset state after active treatment. Patients with more serious conditions may suffer from varying degrees of sequelae such as limb paralysis, speech disorders, decreased cognitive function, mental and behavioral abnormalities, epilepsy, and urinary and bowel disorders.

How long can you live with a brainstem hemorrhage? Brainstem hemorrhage is a disease with high disability and mortality rates. For patients with heavy bleeding, even if their lives are saved through surgery, only 15% can fully recover the ability to take care of themselves after the operation; about 25% can partially recover or live independently; about 30% need help and can walk with crutches; about 25% are bedridden but conscious; and another 5% may be in a long-term vegetative state. Therefore, attention should be paid to the prevention of brainstem hemorrhage. Once bleeding occurs, go to a qualified hospital for treatment in time.