Jamie Foxx recently disclosed a previously undisclosed medical complication that led to his hospitalization last year. During his new Netflix stand-up special, the actor and comedian revealed that he suffered a brain bleed and stroke. Foxx recounted experiencing a severe headache on April 11, 2023, and subsequently losing memory of the next 20 days. He was initially given a cortisone shot by a doctor, but his sister later took him to another hospital where it was determined that he was having a brain bleed that led to a stroke.
Foxx woke up on May 4, 2023, in a wheelchair and unable to walk. His daughter had previously announced that he was recovering from a "medical complication," without providing further details. Since then, Foxx and his family have shared updates about his recovery. In March, Foxx teased that he planned to reveal details about his health scare in a humorous manner during his stand-up special.
Brain bleeds, or intracranial hemorrhages, are a type of stroke that can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. They occur when blood pools between the brain and skull due to leaky, broken, or burst blood vessels. Symptoms of a brain bleed include a severe headache, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, and paralysis. Imaging tests such as CT scans and MRI scans are used to diagnose brain bleeds.
Treatment for brain bleeds may include medication or surgery, depending on the size, cause, and location of the hemorrhage. Rehabilitation may also be necessary to regain daily living functions and prevent future brain bleeds. It is important to seek medical help immediately if experiencing symptoms of a brain bleed.