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Prevention Is Better Than Cure, Here’s What You Need To Know About ‘Brain Aneurysm’

Brain aneurysms are actually the medical term for an aneurysm that develops inside the brain is an intracranial or cerebral aneurysm. An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall, usually where it branches. Most brain aneurysms only cause noticeable symptoms if they burst.

This leads to an extremely serious condition known as a ‘subarachnoid hemorrhage’, where bleeding caused by the ruptured aneurysm can cause extensive brain damage and symptoms. A ruptured aneurysm quickly becomes life-threatening and requires prompt medical treatment. These are the symptoms and causes.

Picture: Columbia Neurosurgery

Ruptured Aneurysm

A sudden, severe headache is the key symptom of a ruptured aneurysm. This headache is often described as the worst headache ever experienced. Common signs and symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include:

  • Sudden, extremely severe headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stiff neck
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Seizure
  • A drooping eyelid
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Confusion

‘Leaking’ Aneurysm

In some cases, an aneurysm may leak a slight amount of blood. A more severe rupture often follows leaking. This leaking may cause only a:

  • Sudden, extremely severe headache

Unruptured Aneurysm

An unruptured brain aneurysm may produce no symptoms, particularly if it’s small. However, a larger unruptured aneurysm may press on brain tissues and nerves, possibly causing:

  • Pain above and behind one eye
  • A dilated pupil
  • Change in vision or double vision
  • Numbness of one side of the face

Sources: Mayo Clinic.

Adib Mohd

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