Categories

Aneurysm – Types, Symptoms & Causes

Thoracic aortic aneurysm symptoms

Thoracic aortic aneurysms may not cause any symptoms at first. When symptoms appear, it is often because the aneurysm has ruptured or grown too big. You may also experience symptoms when the balloon starts to affect nerves and blood vessels around it.

Symptoms you may notice include [14]: Clammy skin; Pain in the chest or upper back; Rapid heart rate (tachycardia); Nausea and vomiting; Difficulty swallowing; Wheezing; Drooping of one eye; Coughing; Hoarseness of voice; Neck swelling…

Cerebral aneurysm symptoms

Cerebral aneurysms usually only present symptoms when the aneurysm has ruptured or blood starts leaking through an intact aneurysm. Ruptured aneurysms can lead to death or disability if you do not receive emergency care.

Symptoms of a cerebral aneurysm include [15]: Headaches; Vision changes; Light sensitivity; Pupil dilation; Nausea and vomiting; Seizures; Loss of consciousness; Numbness or paralysis along one side of the face; Weakness; Pain behind and above the eyes; Cardiac arrest; Neck stiffness…