Actor and Grammy Award winner Jamie Foxx has spoken out about a near-fatal medical emergency.
In the Netflix comedy special Jamie Foxx: What Happened, Foxx revealed that he suffered a brain hemorrhage in April 2023 and was in a coma for several weeks.
“I was fighting for my life,” Fox said. “On April 11th, I had a bad headache so I asked my son for aspirin…before I could get any aspirin…I left. I don't remember anything about those 20 days.”
Jamie Foxx suffered a 'bleed on the brain that led to a stroke', was in a coma for weeks and had no 'memory for 20 days'
Mr Fox underwent surgery to address the bleeding on his brain that caused the stroke.
Fox's doctors at Piedmont Hospital reportedly declared, “If we don't get inside his head right now, we're going to lose him.”
“I was fighting for my life,” Fox said in the Netflix special, recalling suffering a brain hemorrhage. (Karwai Tan)
“On May 4th, I woke up. I woke up and found myself in a wheelchair. I couldn't walk,” Fox continued.
Eventually, with the help of his family and faith, Fox slowly recovered in what he considered a “miracle.”
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Three months after battling “complications” in his private life, the actor addressed the issue in a video posted to Instagram, in which he admitted he was “going through hell and back.”
What is cerebral hemorrhage?
Dr. Paul Safia, a neurosurgeon and founder of Coaxial Neurosurgical Specialists in New Jersey, said Fox's experience was no joke.
In a conversation with Fox News Digital, Safia talked about the risk of hemorrhagic strokes, or hemorrhagic strokes, which account for 10 to 15 percent of all strokes.
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The condition affects approximately 70,000 to 80,000 people annually in the United States.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, cerebral hemorrhage causes blood to pool between the brain and skull, preventing oxygen from reaching the brain.
Brain hemorrhage, or hemorrhagic stroke, can occur for a variety of reasons and can be fatal. (St. Petersburg)
The first symptom of a brain hemorrhage is a sudden, severe headache, but may also include nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, slurred speech, drowsiness, and lack of energy.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, potential causes of brain hemorrhage include head trauma, blood clots, weak areas in blood vessels, brain tumors, and other abnormal conditions.
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These can also be caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, alcohol abuse and age-related problems, Safieh said.
“These bleeds may also be related to vascular problems, such as cerebral aneurysms or vascular malformations,” he added.
Experts say the first symptom of a brain hemorrhage is usually a sudden, severe headache. (St. Petersburg)
Because cerebral hemorrhage and heart health are closely linked, Safieh promotes heart-healthy living as a way to reduce risk.
“For patients with a strong family history of intracranial hemorrhage, American Heart [Association] “The American Stroke Association recommends screening for brain aneurysms and vascular malformations for early detection and prevention,” the doctor said.
Prompt treatment is important
Almost 45% of patients who suffer from “spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage,” or bleeding in the brain, do not survive, Safier said.
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Approximately two-thirds of these survivors reportedly do not return to their “pre-hemorrhagic stroke baseline.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, if brain bleeds are not treated quickly, they can cause permanent damage, including memory loss, difficulty swallowing and speaking, problems with coordination, numbness or weakness in parts of the body, vision loss, and emotional changes. .
“Any type of lifestyle activity that is considered good for the heart is also healthy for the brain and its blood vessels,” says the doctor. (St. Petersburg)
To reduce the risk of brain hemorrhage, the Cleveland Clinic recommends controlling blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, smoking cessation, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly. Masu.
“The general principle I tell my patients is that any type of lifestyle activity that is considered good for the heart is also healthy for the brain and its blood vessels,” advised Safier.
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“If someone has a strong family history of brain aneurysms, or [intracranial] We should talk about bleeding. [it] They may be candidates for brain aneurysm screening and prevention, so talk to your GP,” he added.
Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report.
