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What are symptoms of aneurysm?
Aneurysms often cause no pain and are usually detected in body scans. You can suffer from a large aneurysms yet have no symptoms. A few symptoms that may start are facial pain, loss of vision, tremors or uncontrollable movement of the eye or eyelid. More obvious symptoms can include coughing up blood, difficulty swallowing, or chest pain.
Where could one find information on the symptoms of an aneurysm?
One could find information on the symptoms of an aneurysm by going to the Web MD website. The website has information on the symptoms of many condition including aneurysms.
What are aneurysms found in the chest called?
Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Does vasculitis lead to aneurysms?
Vasculitis can lead to aneurysms
What are some symptoms of aortic aneurysms that can be looked for?
An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel and aortic ones are the most common. There are a number of symptoms that someone could display, including shortness of breath and chest pain.
What symptoms are exhibited by thoracic aortic aneurysms?
Signs of an aortic aneurysm are general discomfort in the stomach region as well as pain in the lower back and abdomen. A pulsating sensation also often occurs and is a good sign of the aneurysm.
What treatment is prescribed for small aneurysms?
Small aneurysms should be monitored for their rate of growth and large aneurysms require consideration for a surgical repair.
How dangerous are aortic aneurysms?
Aortic aneurysms are potentially life-threatening conditions.
What causes cerebral aneurysms?
Cerebral aneurysms are usually aneurysms we are born with. There are certain conditions, however, that can predispose one to develop aneurysms later in life. Hypertension can cause small aneurysms in the brain stem and midbrain that can bleed - these usually are not able to be seen because they are so small, however. Another possible cause is infections. These aneurysms are called mycotic aneurysms and are the result of infectious material, or emboli, being lodged in the cerebral arteries, causing a localized infection and weakening of the artery walls, leading to aneurysmal formation.
What are some aneurysm symptoms?
An aneurysm is a pathological ballooning of a blood vessel. This weakens the wall of the vessel and makes it more susceptible to breakage. Symptoms for aneurysms are not very specific. However, the sufferer may experience a chronic, dull pain in the area of the lesion.
What are the 3 major aneurysms?
Aneurysms can occur in any artery of the body. The three most common and the main areas of concern for aneurysms to occur are the brain, abdominal aorta, and the femoral artery.
What are the demographics of cerebral aneurysms?
medical researchers estimate that 1-5% of the population has some type of cerebral aneurysm. Aneurysms rarely occur in the very young or the very old; about 60% of aneurysms are diagnosed in people between ages 40 and 65.
