Are brain bleeds fatal?

Are brain bleeds fatal?

Brain bleeds, regardless of location, usually happen suddenly. (However, some – for example, subdural hematomas – can take days to weeks before symptoms develop.) A brain bleed causes brain damage and yes, they can be life-threatening. The seriousness and outcome of a brain bleed depends on its cause, location inside the skull, size of the bleed, the amount of time that passes between the bleed and treatment, your age and overall health. Once brain cells die, they do not regenerate. Damage can be severe and result in physical, mental, and task-based disability.