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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Alternative names:

hemorrhage - subarachnoid

Symptoms:

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:

A neuromuscular examination usually indicates meningeal irritation. The neck may be stiff and movement of the neck may be resisted in all but deeply comatose people. There may be indications of focal neurologic deficit (localized decreases in nerve/brain function). An examination of the eyes may indicate bleeding in the brain. It may also show decreased eye movements and changes that indicate damage to the 3rd or 6th cranial nerves.

This disease may also alter the results of CPK isoenzymes.


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