Does intracranial hemorrhage cause epilepsy?

Patient's question:

I've been divorced from my husband for over ten years, and our relationship has always been great. Once, when my husband and I were on a trip, we had another car accident midway. My husband protected me, so I only had a few bruises, but he suffered a head injury. When we went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, the doctor said it was an intracranial hemorrhage. My friend told me that intracranial hemorrhage can lead to epilepsy.

Doctor's answer:

Changes in blood circulation can lead to microscopic chemical and electrical changes in nerve cells, resulting in epileptic pulses. During the acute phase, widespread cerebral cortex damage occurs, and cerebral blood circulation is disrupted, affecting nerve cells and causing excessive abnormal pulses. This results in an increase in oxygen and glucose supply to brain cells, accumulation of metabolic byproducts, and damage to the blood-brain barrier, which exacerbates harm to nerve cells. Clinically, this can manifest as epilepsy. For severe epilepsy patients, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid blindly relying on advertisements for medication, as this may worsen the condition. The above advice is for reference only.

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