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Doctor insights on: Eye Aneurysm Symptoms

No: Sounds more like your blood suger is dropping you need to see your internist. ...Read more

Headache: Although it could be an aneurysm it is more likely a migraine type headache. If you have never had an evaluation done you would benefit from one ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Need: Further evaluation. Concerns include Migraine, Epilepsy, aneurysms ...Read more

Not likely: By the time you read this answer your pain is probably gone. If not, see your primary care physician. Most common causes of the type of pain you describe is muscular. Aneurysm rupture is rarely missed - you would be super sick in a hurry. Tumors often cause no symptoms whatsoever. If not better in a few days, see your neurologist. ...Read more

Nonspecific: Your description does not confirm a brain tumor or aneurysm and could be due to eye problems, migraine issues, blood sugar changes. Start with eye specialist and find an explanation. ...Read more

MRI: These symptoms can be related to a serious problem, and I would suggest seeing the ED and calling your physician. A Brain MRI can be helpful. ...Read more

Parental permission: Unfortunately, we can only give specific medical advice to minors through consent of their parents or guardians. If you ask to have your parents sign up for a FREE HEALTHTAP account then, they can not only ask questions on your behalf but even sign you up for a private consultation to try & figure things out. In the mean time tell your parents about your symptoms so they can take you to doctor. ...Read more

Unlikely: With thin people, it is often possible to see or feel pulsation in the head or neck when at rest. This is normal. You would very likely never feel a brain aneurysm before it ruptured. I believe if there is a family history of brain aneurysms, screening may be indicated. Here is a link for more info: https://www. Bafound. Org/about-brain-aneurysms/diagnosis/early-detection-and-screening/ ...Read more

Head pain: If the head pain was sudden, Sharp and fleeting it may simply have been an irritable superficial scalp nerve. I would expect aneurysmal pain to be more lasting, throbbing and more intense. If you still have concerns, or have persistent symptoms, consult a neurologist for reassurance and peace of mind. ...Read more

Taste of blood: Taste of blood may be coming from post nasal drip that is blood tinged and not from an aneurysm ...Read more

HTN and DM: Htn, diabetes and atherosclerosis are major causes. ...Read more

High blood pressure: Many conditions can cause microaneurysms in the retina. Diabetes is most common followed by high blood pressure. Less common is from poor circulation to the eye (from carotid artery occlusive disease) and even more rare is previous radiation to the head and neck. Retinal occlusive disease, brannch and central retinal vein occlusions, which are associated with high blood pressure are also common. ...Read more

Unrelated: No doubt this is unrelated. Conjuctival hemorrhages don't have anything to do with the physiopathology of aneurysms or their rupture. After two years of treatment, I doubt that you are on blood thinners. Remember to follow-up, no smoking, control blood pressure. If worst headache of life then seek immediate medical attention. ...Read more

Dry eye: Sounds like simple dry eye. Dry some over the counter artificial tears. ...Read more

Not. Likely: Other than:
pain from aneurysm
crying for eyes? ...Read more

Be careful: Aneurysm is very serious problem some time could be silent and time could leak blood or rupture.
According to mayo clinic, Those are the most common sign of silent ones.
Pain above and behind an eye
A dilated pupil
Change in vision or double vision
Numbness, weakness or paralysis of one side of the face
A drooping eyelid,
If you feel you may have it go and check it out.
Good Luck ...Read more

See eye doc: See eye doc and get evaluated for temporal arteritis and then look into sinusitis. ...Read more

Get a second opinion: This is not to be ignored. See another ophthalmologist and soon. ...Read more

Not Likely: If you had a dissection I would expect blindness on the affected side. Aneurysmal disease, assuming you mean in the head, is easily diagnosed with scans of the head and brain. ...Read more

Unlikely: I am guessing you have a close friend or relative who actually had a diagnosed aneurysm. These are rare, especially at your age. You more likely have some viral process or some other cause like projected pain from arthritis, or a toothache. Wait a day or two and then see your family doctor if the symptoms persist. ...Read more

Scary history: With your history of a berry aneurysm, one can't assume that this is nothing. You should check in with your neurologist/neurosurgeon for a check up. ...Read more

No: What this could do is cause a area in the visual field to be blurry in the side with the aneurism. ...Read more

It's way past time: To seek medical attention. Any family history of Aneurysms or Allergy/Sinus disease? ...Read more

Not for aneurysms: There is no drug for aneurysm treatment. While topiramate may have been given to you for treatment for aneurysm symptoms, a symptomatic aneurysm usually needs a procedure. Visit with the md who gave you the medication to clarify the reason you are receiving it. ...Read more

I can't figure: Why you're posting on HealthTap instead of getting yourself to a doctor pronto if you're worried about something as scary as a cerebral aneurysm. Pain in 1 eye ONLY on elevation or nasal deviation ONLY sounds like an eye, not a brain, problem. See an ophthalmologist & have a formal extraocular movement evaluation. May not be dangerous but could turn out to be chronic & debilitating if not treated. ...Read more

Migraine; maybe more: With your history of migraine headache that includes left eye symptoms it makes sense for migraine to be a reasonable cause for your vision complaint. But if your vision is worsening, then you need to seek another cause, and should see an ophthalmologist who can examine for vascular conditions - and other possible conditions - that might be responsible. ...Read more

Headache in aneurysm: Brain aneurysm does not always cause headache. ... Depends on size, location and growth rate. It typically causes pain after rupturing and causing subarachnoid hemorrhage. Pain behind the eyes or back of the head are typical areas of pain with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Blurry vision would depend on the blood pressure and location of the aneurysm. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Not likelyBut see Dr: Most cerebral aneurysm's aren't symptomatic until they rupture. Occasionally the rupture is preceded by 1-2 weeks of increasingly severe headache as the aneurysm expands prior to rupture. Because of the above, headache for two months is unlikely to be due to an aneurysm. Especially if you have had similar headaches in the past. Eye pain and fatigue are not symptoms of aneurysm. But, best to see Dr ...Read more