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Symptoms Of A Brain Aneurysms
Unruptured Aneurysm Symptoms
Unfortunately, there are few initial symptoms of unruptured aneurysms. In particular, most small aneurysms have none. In fact, most aneurysms are found by accident during routine check-ups or an investigation of another problem.
However, there are symptoms to look out for which often occur in this sequence. The following can occur as the aneurysm enlarges:
- Localized headaches
- Pain above and behind eye
As an aneurysm increases in size, the bulging out may put pressure on surrounding brain tissue causing any of the following:
- Dilated pupils
- Loss of sensation, in particular numbness or weakness of an arm or a leg
- Double vision, vision impairment or loss of vision (vision impairment may result from an aneurysm located next to and pinching the optic nerve)
- Difficulty with memory or speech
- Seizures
Ruptured Aneurysm Symptoms
Aneurysms that rupture can show warning signs. However, only about 40% of all major ruptures are preceded by any combination of the following symptoms.
- A sudden and usually severe headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stiff Neck
- Vision impairment: blurred or double vision
- Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- Loss of sensation
- Loss of consciousness
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