how long will symptoms be present before a 10cm abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures?

Question

If the aneurysm in my abdomen ruptures, how long do I have to get to the hospital?

Answer 1

Varies - get fixed!: Symptoms can include back pain, abdominal pain from the streching and pressure inside the aneurysm to surrounding tissues, "blue toe" syndrome ( pregangrene & gangrene ) from material inside the aneurysn "breaking off" & going downstream with blockage of lower leg/foot arteries. A 10 CM aneurysm should not be taken lightly & should be repaired soon. If ruptured, death rate is around 90%.

Answer 2

Usually no symptoms: Most aneurysms do not give any symptoms until they rupture. A 10cm aneurysm has been present for many years. The normal aorta is about 2 cm, and aneurysms tend to grow about .4 cm/year, meaning about 16 years. A 10 cm aneurysm should be treated very urgently, as it is at very high risk of rupturing, and outcomes are worse when treating a ruptured aneurysm than when treating electively.

Answer 3

When will it burst?: Even after some symptoms are present an aneurysm that has "leaked" may stay contained. There is absolutely no way to say how long before it ruptures. Just as some aneurysms can rupture with no preceding symptoms at all.

Answer 4

Many causes: It can be due to many causes infections viruses and bacteria parasitic infestations like giardia, amoeba and cryptosordium lactose intolerance if you cosume diary products malabsorption syndromes like celiac disease inflammatory bowel disease like crohns disease&ulcerative colitis.

Answer 5

Menstruation: Cysts are a normal part of the menstrual cycle. The ovary forms a "corpus luteum cyst" which ruptures near the time of menstruation if no fertilization occurs. It is thought that this may be one cause of benign ovarian cysts that keep growing.

Answer 6

None needed: If you had hepatitis years ago, you do not need any testing of liver function tests.

Answer 7

Who told you that ?: The american academy of pediatrics & many other advisory groups have promoted sleeping on a babies back since the early 90's. Since that time we have seen a 40-50% drop in crib death over that period. I know of no one that advises belly sleeping for any reason, although if baby rolls into that position after 6m i don't try to change it. Tummy time while awake can help build upper body strength.

Answer 8

Who says this?: You did not say how old your baby is but the aap recommends babies to be put to sleep on their backs as it decreases the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome tummy sleeping does not make the lungs stronger.

Answer 9

May be normal but: You need to get checked by your doctor. There are lots of possible causes for galactorrhea (leaving milky fluid) and most are easy to deal with. Bottom line - go get a checkup! good luck.

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