Both swelling and hematoma will compress and displace brain tissue. Risks for hemorrhagic stroke include hemophilia , decreased platelet count , sickle cell anemia , DIC , and anticoagulant medications. Hypertension may also increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs in about 5 out of 10,000 people. Subarachnoid hemorrhage , intracerebral hemorrhage , or other forms of intracranial hemorrhage may rarely cause stroke-like symptoms.
Prevention includes treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Reflexes may be abnormal in extent, or abnormal reflexes may be present. There is no known cure for stroke . Treatment is essentially based on controlling the symptoms. Recovery may occur as other areas of the brain take over functioning for the damaged areas. This may include avoiding activities such as bending over, straining, lying flat, sudden position changes, or similar activities.