Question 1

is an abdominal aortic aneurysm in teenagers even possible?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: There ara certain inherited conditions that can lead to aneurysmsl formation in young people.  Marfans syndrome is probably the most common of these.

Question 2

can a person with an abdominal aortic aneurysm lift weights safely?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the AAA is below the threshold for repair (~5cm in men and ~4.5cm in women), then lifting weights is relatively safe. Once the aneurysm reaches the threshold for repair, it is safest to refrain from lifting heavy weights until the aneurysm is fixed. More importantly, regular surveillance with an ultrasound / ct angiogram as well as good blood pressure control is good medical management.

Question 3

what is a symptom of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. how can i know if i have one?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm symptom: It is usually detected by examination of the abdomen and auscultation: we can feel the size manually and hear the murmur of the circulation in an enlarged vessel. We do not always find by manual exam. Fortuitous discovery while looking for something else.
There are causes favorizing the development of abd aneurysm, from inborn genetically predisposed to long term results of infections.

Question 4

older young woman; would an abdominal aortic aneurysm be a possible appropriate condition?

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Talk with doctor: Age, male sex, caucasion ancestry, genetics, smoking, high blood pressure, and COPD are the main risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Elderly white male smokers are at the highest risk, but anyone with an immediate family member with a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm should review their risk factors with a doctor and ask about screening. Treatment is often  minimally invasive.

Question 5

what is the likelihood of a teenager with hypertension developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Rare: By definition rare things seldom happen. If the kid has Marfan syndrome or other tissue disorder they have aneurysms at the base of their big blood vessels. Teens with HTN just need a good evaluation &amp; followup &amp; they live a long productive life, without such problems.

Question 6

can a person have pain with an abdominal aortic aneurysm before it actually ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Possible: There is a condition called a "contained rupture", which means the walls of the aorta have been violated however the leak is contained. This is certainly painful but is not a full blown rupture. Urgent repair is indicated. A ct angiogram helps to identify this.

Question 7

is it a bad idea for someone with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) to lift weights?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Extreme high blood pressure can induce rupture but of course also depending on the size , type/shape of the aneurysm . So small AAA less than 4 cm rarely rupture less than 1% . Ask you medical doctor and avoid very heavy excercise if your aneurysm is big.

Question 8

would a regular abdominal xray be able to see an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

No, need ultrasound: An abdominal x ray doesn't show blood vessels so it's not used to detect aneurysms. An abdominal ultrasound is usually done to screen for aortic aneurysms. Men who have ever smoked are advised to have an abdominal ultrasound between the ages of 65 and 75.

Question 9

what can cause an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Arteriosclerosis.: Atherosclerosis induced cystic medial necrosis is the most common cause of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Question 10

how can i treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Close monitoring: It should be followed at regular intervals (at least once a year). If it reaches a specified size, enlarges rapidly, or becomes painful, it will need to be treated - either by surgery or by placement of a graft inside the aneurysm percutaneously (without surgery).

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