Apoplexy

Description apoplexy

Apoplexy is bleeding into the inner cavity of the body or organ. There are various forms of apoplexy, including adrenal apoplexy (ie. bleeding in the adrenal glands) and pituitary apoplexy (ie. hemorrhage in the pituitary gland).

Reasons apoplexy

Can cause apoplexy:

• The growth of the tumor;
• Hormonal Imbalance;
• Blood clot (Thrombus);
• Limited venous blood flow;
• Acute illness;
• Drastic changes in blood volume and blood pressure;
• Clotting disorder.

Risk factors

Factors, which increase the risk of apoplexy:

• Anhormonia;
• Previous surgery;
• Bleeding;
• Trauma.

Symptoms of apoplexy

The following symptoms may be caused not only by apoplexy. They can be caused by other, less serious diseases.

• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Loss of sight;
• Double vision;
• Mental change;
• Pain;
• Fatigue.

Diagnosis of apoplexy

The doctor asks about the symptoms and medical history, performs a physical exam. Tests may include the following:

• Blood tests;
• Urine;
• Компьютерная томография – тип рентгеновского обследования, wherein the computer is used, to make pictures of structures inside the body;
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRT) – тест, which uses magnetic waves, to make pictures of structures inside the body;
• Ультразвуковое исследование – тест, which uses sound radiation, to take a picture of structures inside the body.

Treatment apoplexy

After the state of health after a stroke is stabilized, depending on the cause and location of apoplexy treatment options include:

• Прием лекарств – кортикостероиды или гормональные средства могут быть использованы для коррекции гормонального дисбаланса;
• Операция – если апоплексический удар была вызван опухолью, the tumor can be surgically removed.

Prevention apoplexy

Currently known methods of preventing apoplexy.