Symptoms will vary depending on the extent of damage and the location of the bleed. Treatment or control of causative and risk-related disorders may reduce the risk of developing intracerebral hemorrhage . Minimize the risk of head injury by using appropriate safety equipment and safety precautions in sports, recreation. and work. For example, use hard hats, bicycle or motorcycle helmets, and seat belts. Do not dive into water if the depth of water is unknown or if rocks may be present under the surface of the water.
Symptoms vary depending on the location of the bleed and the amount of brain tissue affected.
Symptoms most commonly develop suddenly, without warning, often during activity. They may be episodic or develop in a progressively worsening manner in some cases. The specific pattern of symptoms and function changes may indicate which of the deep brain tissues are affected. For example, sudden nausea , vomiting , loss of balance , headache , and rapid decrease in consciousness may indicate a bleed in the cerebellum. Eye examination may show swelling of the optic nerve from pressure in the brain, or there may be changes in eye movement.