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A 23-year-old female asked:
Scared of developing a brain aneurysm at 23. no fam history, no smoking, no drinking, no symptoms (headache, blurry left dry eye). should i worry?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Mchughanswered
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Brain aneurysm : What symptoms make you think an aneurysm is imminent ? If it is a major concern for you, seek a medical consult. With the information you've given us, the probability seems low.
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Dr. Matthew Gorenanswered
34 years experience
No: You have no reason to worry based on what you're telling us.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Relax: The most common form of an aneurysm at your age is a congenital berry aneurysm, and it is highly unlikely you will acquire one under normal circumstances.
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Last updated Jul 11, 2015
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