Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of Aneurysm

Aneurysmal symptoms vary from asymptomatic to hypovolemic shock. They vary according to the site:

Cerebral aneurysm

The symptoms depend upon the pressure of the aneurysm on the brain structures and if it has ruptured or not.

The symptoms in a case where the aneurysm has not ruptured are:

• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness
• Loss of perception
• Loss of balance
• Speech problems
• Double vision

In case of a ruptured aneurysm (subarachnoid hemorrhage) the symptoms are:

• Severe headache
• Loss of vision
• Double vision
• Neck pain or stiffness
• Pain above or behind the eyes

Abdominal Aneurysm

• Central back pain
• Throbbing sensation in the abdomen
• Edema legs and deep vein thrombosis
• Vomiting
• Lower limb ischemia

Thoracic aortic aneurysms

• Coughing
• Loss of voice
• Breathing difficulty
• Problems swallowing

Renal (kidney) Aneurysms

• Flank pain
• Hypertension
• Haematuria
• Hypovolemic shock

Content Reviewed by – Dr. Jaisom Chopra