Intracranial hemorrhage

What does "Intracranial hemorrhage" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Intracranial hemorrhage is a medical term for bleeding that happens inside the skull. This can occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and bleeds into the surrounding brain tissue. The bleeding can cause brain cells to die and can lead to serious health problems. It's often caused by head injury, high blood pressure, or weak blood vessels.

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