Recovering from a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
A guide for patients and carers
Senses
Following a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage some or all of your senses may be affected, including your sight, smell, touch and taste. The problems experienced will very much depend on the area of the brain affected. Some of the symptoms may be temporary whilst others may be more permanent
Contents
- Introduction
- Recovery following a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage
- What do the main parts of the brain do?
- Tiredness and restlessness
- Headaches
- Unusual sensations
- Loss of movement and/or feeling
- Senses
- Sight
- Smell and taste
- Speech
- Memory
- Feelings and worries
- Emotions
- For friends and family
- Getting back to normal
- Further reading