Question 1

i don't want to pass out, i'm really worried about a brain aneurysm. can anyone shed some light on this for me?

Accepted Answer

A brain aneurysm: is an out pouching of one of the vessels inside of the brain.  The biggest concern is if this were to rupture.  This in turn, could cause a person to loose consciousness.  Monitoring and a discussion with a neurosurgeon about risks and potential for surgery would be warranted depending on size and severity.

Question 2

will a ?brain aneurysm show up on a scan?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On scan type, image quality, aneurysm size (if present), and the radiologist's skill.  These are usually detected by ct angiograms, and are then followed by conventional cerebral angiography (if needed) for pre-interventional planning and/or coiling.  Read more here:  http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/ct-scan.Html  and  http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/interventional-radiology.Html.

Question 3

how big does a brain aneurysm have to be before they opperate on it?

Accepted Answer

5mm in most cases: It depends on the location and as well as if it has grown, but 5mm is a good cutoff that many people use while others use 7mm.

Question 4

i'm 16 and have had a couple concussions, could i have a brain aneurysm?

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Response: Concussions do NOT cause brain aneurysms, and unless you have family hx of vascular malformations, signs of polycystic kidney disease, or abnormalities of your cranial nerves, would suggest not to be concerned regarding aneurysm,

Question 5

seen stats on risk of hving two 1st degree fam with brain aneurysm bt what aboutmy risk having one 2nd and one 3rd deg die frm ba early40's?pater side

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: There are no good statistics for your specific case although most people would agree that you have possibly an increased risk over the general population. I would talk to a specialist about your history some more and whether or not screening might be a good idea for you in particular.

Question 6

what can cause a brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Mostly hereditary.: Nobody knows for sure, but mostly hereditary factors.
Connected to polycystic kidney disease.

Question 7

does a brain aneurysm form quickly?

Accepted Answer

: It may form quickly depending on what event. There is a defect in the blood vessel wall is the basis and if there is enough pressure within the vessel it could bulge quickly; but it may also be gradual. The important thing is to be evaluated by competent and experienced physicians that may be able to prevent catastrophe.

Question 8

can a brain aneurysm change someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An aneurysm can cause a change in personality if it leaks or puts pressure on nearby brain tissue in the frontal lobes.  It should be treated since it could rupture any time and be fatal.  Recovery from a leaking aneurysm usually causes some change in the person but many times this gets better over a few years.

Question 9

chances of surviving a brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

No: Prognosis is bad if untreated, undetected.  25 % will die immediatly , 25 %  later in hospital stay, 25 %  will have severe neurological problems. Early detection early intervention had good prognosis                                           add  to w**f  I am glad you survived , early intervention is the answer good luck.

Question 10

what age can you get an brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Any age: Most cerebral aneurysms are acquired from poorly controlled HTN (hypertension), but some are congenital... Think of errors in collagen metabolism, for example.

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I'm 16 and have had a couple concussions, could i have a brain aneurysm?

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Seen stats on risk of hving two 1st degree fam with brain aneurysm bt what aboutmy risk having one 2nd and one 3rd deg die frm ba early40's?pater side

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What can cause a brain aneurysm?

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