Headaches May Be Brain Aneurysm Symptoms

People complaining about the worst headaches ever may be manifesting aneurysm symptoms. In fact, this may just be an indicator of one of the aneurysm symptoms related to a rupture. It is only one indicator that might reveal this serious condition. There are others. Aneurysm symptoms that may indicate the occurrence of a cerebral rupture would also include:

Numbing in extremities with loss of sensation
Light sensitivity
Nausea and vomiting
Blurry or double vision
Neck pain
Dilated pupils with complaint of pain behind the eyes

Aneurism Symptoms without a Rupture
In 60 percent of reported brain aneurysm cases, no symptoms occur before a rupture. However, in 40 percent of the cases, people report experiencing one or more of the following aneurysm symptoms:

Difficulty concentrating
Short-term memory loss
Lack of balance and or coordination
Inability to see peripherally
Behavior changes
Slurred speech
Difficulty solving problems
Energy loss

These aneurysm symptoms, however, can also accompany different medical conditions. Therefore, diagnostic analysis is necessary to identify either an unruptured or ruptured brain aneurysm. A neuroradilogy analysis is the first best step toward correct diagnosis when aneurysm symptoms are manifested. Typically a diagnosis is made after performing a CT scan, commonly referred to as a CAT scan, where tests are made to find a rupture, or subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Other Area Aneurysm Symptoms
Aneurysms occur in other body areas than the brain including abdominal aortic aneurysms, commonly referred to as AAAs and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).

Many people who suffer from an AAA have this condition develop slowly through several years. Often there are no aneurysm symptoms associated with an AAA, although a medical examination by a doctor might reveal a throbbing mass in the abdomen. If aneurysm symptoms do present themselves, additional signs will include a deep pain in the back and/or side of the abdomen and possibly a constant pain lasting several hours.

If an AAA ruptures, a person may immediately exhibit intense abdominal pain accompanied with nausea and vomiting. Also the skin can get clammy and sweaty as the person experiences light headedness with rapid heartbeat increasing. These aneurysm symptoms indicate internal bleeding that requires immediate medical attention. When the AAA ruptures, the person suffering may go into shock. This is a life threatening situation.

The presence of a TAA may not reveal itself until it grows large, dissects (splits) or ruptures. When this happens, aneurysm symptoms that manifest include pain in the jaw, neck, back and chest. This pain is accompanied with trouble breathing and swallowing as well as throat hoarseness and coughing. A dissection takes place when there is a split in one or more of the artery walls that cause bleeding into the various layers.

If the TAA does rupture or dissect, an immediate and sever pain will shoot into the upper back and then move to the abdomen. Pain may exhibit in the chest and both arms indicating the pers0on is about to go into shock. This is a life-threatening situation because the body organs will not receive any blood at this point.

A 911-call needs to immediately be placed because death is imminent if left untreated,