Cerebellar Hemorrhage / Infarction Quiz

Cerebellar hemorrhage / infarction or cerebellar stroke is a type of stroke involving the posterior part of the brain, specifically the cerebellum. This results in deficits in motor and balance control. It can occur secondary to trauma or rupture of blood vessels the brain due to hypertension or small vessel disease. It is more common in middle aged and older individuals.

• Nausea or vomiting

• Difficulty in walking

• Sensation of imbalance as if floating when at sea

• Slurred speech

• Dizziness

• I feel like I'm spinning around / vertigo

• Walking has become so unsteady that I always need to hold onto something for support

• Headache

This is an emergency medical condition. Treatment depends on the severity. Mild cases recover completely in a few weeks and can be managed conservatively along with physical therapy. Severe cases require surgery followed by physical therapy.