Question 1

what are the side effects of an unruptured brain aneurysm and how can i tell if my ct with iodine scan failed to show any signs of an aneurysm ?

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A small: Aneurysm generally won't cause any symptoms.  A  larger aneurysm  could cause symptoms based on its location and what structures it is pressing on.  Presumably the radiologist would have diagnosed an aneurysm if it was visible on CT,  but unless the CT was specifically tailored to look for an aneurysm(CTA), a small aneurysm might not be visible on a routine CT.

Question 2

possible side-effects of a brain aneurysm?

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Rupture and stroke: By brain aneurysm i assume you mean an aneurysm of the middle cerebral artery.  These can rupture causing bleeding in the brain, increased pressure against the brain, and eventual loss of brain function.  It should be treated before the rupture occurs by a trained neurosurgeon.

Question 3

mother passed of ruptured brain aneurysm at age 50. i'm in late 20s. do i need to be screened?

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Maybe: Screening may help you. There is no consensus. Discuss screening with your doctor. If it really bothers you get screened. Check out brainaneurysm.Com for info.

Question 4

what can cause sudden rupture in brain aneurysm?

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High blood pressure: Although brain aneurysms can rupture spontaneously, high blood pressure increases the chances of rupture.  People with known cerebral aneurysms, especially at a young age (19), should consult a brain surgeon.

Question 5

is it possible that i have a brain aneurysm rupture and die one day?

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Sadly yes: One can not predict, some pts do have family history of brain aneurisms, so one should be vigilant and should get mri/mra done of brain.

Question 6

can calcified brain aneurysms rupture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even if the aneurysm appears calcified on the ct scan, it frequently is not completely calcified. There usually is a portion of the wall that is not calcified and is a weak spot that can rupture. Thus, calcified aneurysms can lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Question 7

how can you know if a brain aneurysm just ruptured?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Most common symptom for a ruptured brain aneurysm is a headache. It is usually described as a "worst headache of life". It can be associated with other symptoms, such as being confused, sleepy, having weakness, numbness, speech or visual difficulty. This requires immediate medical evaluation.

Question 8

what is the recovery time for a ruptured brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

It is variable: It depends on the the symptoms and deficits caused at the time of bleeding from the aneurysm rupture. The more deficits the longer the recovery.

Question 9

if you cough really hard, could it rupture a brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If your aneurysm were a critical size, &gt;9mm, and your coughing bout raised intrathoracic pressure with secondary vascular pressure elevation (Valsalva maneuver), might indeed rupture fragile aneurysm.

Question 10

please, can you describe the primary signs of a ruptured brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Headache or fainting: Patients describe abrupt onset of the worst headache of their life. Some may have syncope (fainting) . Keep in mind that most headaches are not due to ruptured aneurysm.

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