Hemorrhage - intraparenchymal; Hemorrhage - intracerebral (lobar)
Treatment and controlling any risk-related disorders may reduce the risk of developing a brain hemorrhage.
High blood pressure should be treated as appropriate. Do not stop taking prescription medications unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Abruptly stopping such medications could lead to this disorder.
If you take blood thinners such as Coumadin, your health care provider will order regular blood tests to make sure your medication dosage isn't raising your risk for a hemorrhage.
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