Thursday, May 04, 2006

Rollercoaster can cause your brain to bleed

Coaster A doctor has warned about the hidden dangers of rollercoaster riding after a woman suffered blood clots on the brain.

The unnamed 24-year-old woman rode several of the fastest rides at a Japanese amusement park, including the Fujiyama, reputed to be one of the fastest and highest roller coasters in the world.

It is thought that the violent head movements endured during the rides could have burst veins on the surface of the brain.

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