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My father had an aneurysm. what are my chances of having one? i have headache pain and burning at the right base of skull and above eye. no relief.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Although the chances: are small that your symptoms are related to a familial aneurysm, the persistent symptoms warrant evaluation. You should see your primary health care provider and ask for referral to a neurologist for evaluation and potentially testing.

Answered 12/20/2017

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A member asked:

My father had an aneurysm. what are my chances of having one? i have headache pain and burning at the right base of skull and above eye. no relief.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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