Since everybody has headaches, what are some unique brain aneurysm risk factors?

Severe and recurrant: Like most vascular diagnoses, brain aneurysms are not easy to diagnose. Family history, progressive severe and recurrant headaches should prompt a visit to your doc. A brain scan with IV contrast is usually the test that makes the brian aneurysm diagnosis.

Sudden & severe: Headache that is sudden and severe can indicate a leak from a brain aneurysm. If previously undiagnosed such headaches need immediate evaluation. Smoking, high blood pressure, excess alcohol use and Cocaine are avoidable risk factors. Screening may be recommended if two family members have brain aneurysm.