"After Four Days of All-Night Gaming..." Taiwanese College Student Dies from Brain Hemorrhage

Collapsed Suddenly After Gaming Without Sleep
Expert: "Risk of Brain Hemorrhage Increases With Sleep Deprivation and Overwork"

During the winter break, a college student in Taiwan who was absorbed in gaming for four days without any sleep suddenly suffered a brain hemorrhage and eventually fell into a vegetative state.

A university student in Taiwan collapsed due to a cerebral artery rupture after playing games for four days with almost no sleep. The photo is not directly related to the article. Pixabay

According to local media outlets such as TVBS in Taiwan on March 2 (local time), the college student, referred to as A, spent four days during the winter vacation almost entirely without sleep while engrossed in computer games, and collapsed as a result.

A collapsed suddenly in the middle of the night while getting up to go to the bathroom, screaming before falling to the ground, and was immediately transported to the hospital. Medical tests confirmed a diagnosis of cerebral artery rupture, a type of brain hemorrhage.

The medical staff performed emergency surgery after identifying severe brain hemorrhage and brain damage, but A's condition did not improve. As a result, A fell into a vegetative state without regaining consciousness.

Afterwards, A was treated in the intensive care unit while relying on a ventilator, but the medical team assessed that the chances of regaining consciousness were extremely low. After much deliberation, A's family decided to withdraw life-sustaining treatment and reportedly said their final goodbyes at A's bedside the day before the removal.

ICU nurse Lin Ting explained, "A lifestyle of staying up late or constant overexertion can cause brain hemorrhage. Chronic sleep deprivation, stress, smoking, and excessive drinking can repeatedly weaken blood vessels, making them prone to rupture, even if there are no underlying conditions such as hypertension." She emphasized, "People with a family history of cerebrovascular disease need to be especially cautious."

According to the medical community, brain hemorrhage has traditionally been considered a disease mainly affecting middle-aged and older adults with hypertension, but recently, cases among younger people have been reported due to lifestyle changes and excessive stress. Factors such as lack of sleep, overwork, prolonged sedentary behavior, smoking, and drinking are cited as major contributors to deteriorating cerebrovascular health.

Experts advise that managing daily habits, such as regular sleep and sufficient rest, is crucial to prevent brain hemorrhage. They also stress the importance of maintaining cerebrovascular health through blood pressure control, quitting smoking, moderating alcohol consumption, and regular exercise. If sudden severe headaches, dizziness, vomiting, or physical paralysis occur, it is necessary to seek immediate medical attention.

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