What are the Symptoms of a Ruptured Aneurysm?

 

A brain aneurysm is a bulge or swelling in a blood artery in brain, also known as a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm. An aneurysm frequently looks like a berry trying to hang on a stem.

 

Experts believe that brain aneurysms form and grow because blood flowing through the blood vessel puts pressure on a weak area of the vessel wall. This can change the size of the brain aneurysm. A hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by bleeding in the brain if a brain aneurysm ruptures or leaks, occurs.

 

Usually, a ruptured brain aneurysm takes place in the space between the brain and also the thin tissues trying to cover the brain. This sort of hemorrhagic stroke is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

 

Brain aneurysms are frequent. But most brain aneurysms are not severe, particularly if they're tiny. Most brain aneurysms do not even burst. They normally don't produce symptoms or cause serious health problems. In many situations, brain aneurysms are identified during examinations for other disorders. However, a ruptured aneurysm becomes immediately life-threatening and necessitates immediate medical attention.

 

In some circumstances, treatment may be necessary if a brain aneurysm has not ruptured.

Treatment of an unruptured brain aneurysm may help prevent a rupture in the future.

 

Types of aneurysms:

 

●    Berry aneurysm, also referred to as a saccular aneurysm. This kind of aneurysm resembles a fruit that is suspended from a vine. It's a spherical, blood-filled sac that protrudes from the main artery or one of its branches. It commonly occurs in arteries at the base of the brain. The most typical kind of aneurysm is a berry aneurysm.

 

●    A fusiform aneurysm: The artery will bulge on all sides as a result of this sort of aneurysm.

 

●    Aneurysm from mycosis: An infection is the root cause of this form of an aneurysm. When an infection affects the arteries in the brain, it might damage the artery wall. An aneurysm may form as a result of this.

 

Symptoms:

 

An intense headache that strikes out of nowhere is typically the first sign of a ruptured brain aneurysm.

 

It has been compared to getting hit on the head and causes blinding pain unlike anything else ever felt.

 

Other signs of a ruptured brain aneurysm may also manifest suddenly and include the following:

 

●    Having a sick feeling

●    A stiff neck or neck ache

●    Light sensitivity

●    Double or confused vision

●    Abrupt confusion

●    Spells of unconsciousness

●    Any limbs or one half of the body that seem to be weak

 

Treatment:

 

If a brain aneurysm has ruptured or there is a chance that it will, surgery can be used to treat it.

 

Typically, preventative surgery is only advised in cases where there is a substantial chance of rupture. This is due to the possibility of catastrophic consequences following surgery, such as brain injury or stroke.

 

Prevention:

 

Although brain aneurysms can't always be prevented, quitting smoking and controlling high blood pressure can lessen your risk.

 

Quitting smoking can dramatically lower your risk of having a brain aneurysm if you currently smoke.

 

If you decide to stop smoking, your doctor can recommend an NHS stop-smoking programme that offers specialized assistance and suggestions on how to do so.

 

High blood pressure: The risk of getting a brain aneurysm increases noticeably if you have high blood pressure.

 

A word from the doctor -

 

A brain aneurysm that has burst is a medical emergency. Ask for an ambulance if someone is experiencing signs of a ruptured brain aneurysm.

 

And if you still seek any help regarding your health, then contact me right away!