How can I know about aneurysms in my brain?
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Dr. Rafael Alexander Ortiz answered:Brain aneurysms are usually asymptomatic (no symptoms). An aneurysm of the brain can rupture and create a hemorrhage (bleeding) inside the head. When a brain aneurysm ruptures, the most common symptom is a severe headache ("worst headache of my life").
Studies like a CT scan of the head with contrast (CTA) or MRA of the brain, can diagnose a brain aneurysm. The best study to look for an aneurysm (especially after there is bleeding in the head) is a femoral cerebral angiogram (invasive catheterization and injection of contrast dye while looking under an X-Ray machine).
Brain aneurysms are usually asymptomatic (no symptoms). An aneurysm of the brain can rupture and create a hemorrhage (bleeding) inside the head. When a brain aneurysm ruptures, the most common symptom is a severe headache ("worst headache of my... More -
Dr. Jack Klem of Baptist Health South Florida answered:A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a brain artery that develops where the blood vessel wall is weakened. About 1.5 to 5 percent of the general population has or will develop a cerebral aneurysm.
That’s about 3 to 5 million people in the United States, but most don’t show any symptoms. A small percentage may suffer from bleeding.
However, an aneurysm can produce symptoms as it enlarges, including headaches or localized pain. If an aneurysm gets very large, it may produce pressure on the normal brain tissue or adjacent nerves. This pressure can cause difficulty with vision, numbness or weakness of an arm or leg, difficulty with memory or speech, or seizures.
A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a brain artery that develops where the blood vessel wall is weakened. About 1.5 to 5 percent of the general population has or will develop a cerebral aneurysm. That’s about 3 to 5 million people in the... More
