A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel inside the brain suddenly bursts and spills blood into the surrounding tissue. The brain is very sensitive to pressure so when blood accumulates where it should not be it compresses nearby areas and disrupts their normal function. This makes symptoms appear very quickly. People often develop a sudden severe headache that feels extremely intense. They may also experience weakness, numbness, confusion, vomiting, or even loss of consciousness. There

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