What fruits to eat for brainstem hemorrhage

Written by Chen Yu Fei
Neurosurgery
Updated on November 13, 2024
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For patients experiencing brainstem hemorrhage, during the acute phase, if the patient shows significant swallowing dysfunction, it is not appropriate to eat fruits. Instead, you can wait until the patient's condition is stable. At that point, fruits can be juiced, and most of the pulp can be filtered out using a sieve. The fresh juice can be given to the patient to drink. However, it is important to note that if the patient has significant difficulty swallowing and coughs while drinking, this method is not suitable. Once the patient's condition stabilizes, it may be appropriate to gradually introduce some fresh fruits. Common fruits available in the market, such as apples, bananas, and oranges, are usually suitable. It's best to avoid or limit consumption of certain special fruits like durian or mango.

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Brainstem hemorrhage is extremely dangerous, and once a massive hemorrhage occurs, the patient can quickly lose consciousness and generally there are no effective emergency measures available. The patient will quickly die due to the involvement of the centers controlling heartbeat and breathing. The early symptoms of brainstem hemorrhage are not particularly obvious, but a careful medical history may reveal that patients often experience excessive fatigue, stress, emotional agitation, and poor sleep before the hemorrhage. Patients may show early signs such as dizziness, blurred vision, double vision, limb weakness, and slurred speech. If a patient has very high blood pressure and exhibits these early symptoms, especially if there is discomfort in the neck and upper back area, it is crucial to be highly vigilant and seek immediate medical attention. The prognosis for brainstem hemorrhage is very poor, thus it is essential to focus on preventive measures and properly control blood pressure.

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How long does it take to wake up from a brainstem hemorrhage?

Brainstem hemorrhage is a very serious condition. If the amount of bleeding in the brainstem increases, the patient will rapidly become comatose and exhibit symptoms such as paralysis of the limbs, inability to swallow, and inability to speak. Generally, if a patient with brainstem hemorrhage falls into a coma and cranial CT confirms a large amount of bleeding in the brainstem, the chances of the patient waking up are very, very slim. If the amount of brainstem hemorrhage is not particularly large and the patient's level of coma is not very deep, treatment may lead to the patient waking up, which could take about two to four weeks. However, the prognosis for brainstem hemorrhage is generally poor, and if the patient falls into a coma, they are usually unlikely to wake up. The treatment for brainstem hemorrhage mainly involves controlling blood pressure and preventing complications. If respiratory failure occurs, timely treatment with a ventilator is necessary. Overall, brainstem hemorrhage has a poor prognosis and high costs.

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For patients with brainstem hemorrhage, once signs of brainstem hemorrhage are detected, the patient should be sent to the local hospital immediately for an emergency head CT scan to help determine the location and severity of the hemorrhage. Due to its special location, brainstem hemorrhage is often difficult to treat surgically in most cases. Once brainstem hemorrhage occurs, the patient should first be transferred to the intensive care unit for close monitoring of vital signs. At the same time, administer medications to stop bleeding, enhance brain function, nourish nerves, promote dehydration, and reduce intracranial pressure, while carefully observing changes in the patient's condition. During treatment, strictly prevent and treat various comorbidities or complications. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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Brainstem hemorrhage is what?

There are many causes of brainstem hemorrhage, and clinically, it is mostly considered to be caused by hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage. Patients have a history of hypertension and have not received regular and effective antihypertensive treatment, leading to suboptimal blood pressure control. Excessively high blood pressure often results in the weakening or even disappearance of the patient's own vascular regulatory functions. Under certain triggering factors, such as fatigue, exhaustion, mental stress, or overly intense emotions, the blood pressure within the vessels may exceed their own regulatory capabilities, making bleeding more likely. If the bleeding occurs in the brainstem, it manifests as a brainstem hemorrhage. In some patients, brainstem hemorrhages are caused by conditions like cavernous angiomas, aneurysms, or arteriovenous malformations.