\nBrain health is a fundamental aspect of the well-being of the entire family. Identifying warning signs and seeking medical help quickly can prevent a tragedy. A brain aneurysm is a condition that can occur at any age, and understanding its symptoms is essential to taking action in time.\n
A brain aneurysm occurs when there is a weakening in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to the formation of a bubble. This bubble can remain stable or rupture, causing a brain hemorrhage. The severity of the condition depends on the location and size of the affected vessel.\n
When the aneurysm ruptures, internal bleeding occurs in the brain, which can be fatal or cause serious damage. However, even an unruptured aneurysm can press on brain structures, causing serious symptoms.\n
People who have survived a brain aneurysm report that one of the main signs before the rupture was an extremely intense and sudden headache. Differentiating an aneurysm from a migraine can be challenging, but some characteristics may indicate a higher risk:\n
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Severe headache, described as the worst headache of your life;
\nSudden onset and no history of migraines;
\nAccompanied by other neurological symptoms.
\nIf you or someone close to you has an unusual headache, seek medical attention immediately.\n
In addition to a sudden, severe headache, other signs may indicate an aneurysm. Watch for the following symptoms:\n
\u2013 Sudden drooping of the eyelids
\n\u2013 Double or blurred vision
\n\u2013 Unexpected seizures
\n\u2013 Pain in one eye
\n\u2013 Unexplained nausea and vomiting
\n\u2013 Stiff neck
\n\u2013 Extreme sensitivity to light
\n\u2013 Numbness in part of the face
\n\u2013 Ringing or loud noises in the head
\n\u2013 Momentary loss of consciousness\n
If someone has one or more of these symptoms, take them to the hospital immediately.\n
Risk factors for brain aneurysm \u2013 High blood pressure If you have one or more of these risk factors, talk to your doctor about preventive measures.\n To confirm the presence of an aneurysm, doctors use imaging tests such as:\n \u2013 Computed tomography (CT): Detects bleeding in the brain; If an aneurysm is suspected, the doctor will indicate the best exam for each case.\n 1. Monitoring\n When the aneurysm is small and low risk, the doctor may only recommend regular monitoring to monitor its progress.\n 2. Surgery\n Surgical clamping: Performed through an opening in the skull to close the aneurysm with a clip. The type of intervention is defined by the neurosurgeon according to the patient\u2019s condition.\n Although it is not always possible to prevent an aneurysm, some measures help reduce the risks:\n \u2013 Control blood pressure with a balanced diet and exercise Brain health is a fundamental aspect of the well-being of the entire family. Identifying warning signs and seeking medical help quickly can prevent a tragedy. A brain aneurysm is a condition that can occur at any age, and understanding its symptoms is essential to taking action in time. What is a brain aneurysm? A brain\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":116536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[404,410],"tags":[857],"class_list":{"0":"post-116533","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health-and-fitness","8":"category-life-hacks","9":"tag-hometips-lifehacks-health-news"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aneurysm.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116533"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116537,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116533\/revisions\/116537"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nSome people are more likely to develop a brain aneurysm due to genetic factors or lifestyle habits. The main risk factors include:\n
\n\u2013 Family history of brain aneurysm
\n\u2013 Smoking
\n\u2013 Excessive alcohol consumption
\n\u2013 Use of drugs such as cocaine
\n\u2013 High cholesterol and cardiovascular disease
\n\u2013 Genetic diseases that weaken blood vessels\nHow is the diagnosis made?\n
\n\u2013 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Shows details of blood vessels;
\n\u2013 Cerebral angiography: More accurate exam to visualize aneurysms.\nTreatment varies according to the size, location and risk of rupture of the aneurysm. Options include:\n
\nEndovascular embolization: Minimally invasive procedure that inserts coils into the aneurysm to block blood flow.\nHow to prevent a brain aneurysm?\n
\n\u2013 Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
\n\u2013 Reduce stress and seek moments of relaxation
\n\u2013 Keep medical exams up to date, especially if there is a family history\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"