A woman fell into a coma after a blood vessel in her brain ruptured, following severe headaches. Could excessive stress and overworking have contributed to her condition? Let’s find out.
On the For You Page of GMA Public Affairs, entrepreneur Erika Duran admitted that she was a workaholic.
After undergoing surgery to remove the bleeding in her brain, Erika was fortunate to recover and share her experience.
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According to Erika, she had been experiencing headaches for a long time. However, in November, the pain worsened and led to her falling into a coma.
"Something was dripping from my mouth—maybe saliva or water. I later found out I was having a seizure. My housemate panicked even more when they saw me unconscious," Erika recalled.
She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors intubated her and admitted her to the ICU.
Did Stress and Overwork Cause the Brain Rupture?
Erika believes that her brain vessel ruptured due to stress and excessive workload.
"I was deeply absorbed in work. I barely got any sleep, and I had so much on my mind," she shared.
After a medical examination, specialists discovered that Erika had arteriovenous malformation (AVM).
"It’s a congenital condition. Normally, blood flows in a structured manner. When the heart pumps blood, it travels through the arteries to the brain. However, with AVM, there is an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins, causing irregular blood flow. In some cases, this can lead to a rupture," explained Dr. GV T.
Experts also suggested that stress and lack of sleep may have increased pressure in her brain’s veins, contributing to the rupture.
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To treat the condition, Erika underwent open brain surgery to remove the accumulated blood.
"My husband was told that surgery was an option, but there was no guarantee I’d return to normal. There was uncertainty about whether I would still be able to speak, walk, or see. I’m just incredibly thankful that after the operation, I woke up, and here I am now," Erika said.
Recovery and Life Lessons
After the surgery, Erika barely remembered the struggles she went through.
She is currently undergoing recovery and has decided to take a break from work.
"We need to slow down and set our priorities straight," she advised.
Her story serves as a reminder that while stress and overwork may not directly cause a brain aneurysm, they can contribute to conditions that trigger serious health complications.
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