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Conditions & Diseases: Cardiovascular System

Aneurysm

Signs & Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of aneurysm depend on the type and location. The signs and symptoms also depend on whether the aneurysm has ruptured or is interfering with other muscles, organs and structures in the body. The signs and symptoms are not known until an aneurysm ruptures or grows sufficiently to press against nearby organs or tissues or may block the flow of blood.

I. Aortic Aneurysms:

1) Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms of thoracic aortic aneurysm are as follows:

Pain in jaw, neck, upper back or chest.
Cough, hoarseness or experiencing trouble in breathing.
Pain in left shoulder or between shoulder blades.

2) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs): Symptoms of AAAs include:

Deep penetrating pain the back or side of abdomen.
Steady gnawing pain in the abdomen lasting for hours or days
Coldness, numbness or tingling of feet
In case of rupture of AAA symptoms include sudden severe pain in lower abdomen and back; nausea and vomiting; sweaty skin, light headedness and rapid heart rate when standing up.

II. Cerebral Aneurysm: Signs and symptoms of cerebral aneurysm are:

Drooping of eyelids
Double vision or blurred vision
Pain above or behind the eye
A dilated pupil
Numbness or weakness on one side of the face
A cerebral aneurysm rupture leads to sudden severe headache, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck and loss of consciousness.

III. Peripheral Aneurysm: Signs and symptoms of peripheral aneurysm are as follows:

Pulsating lump felt in the neck, arm or leg
Pain in the leg or arm or cramping with exercise
Painful sores on toes or fingers
Gangrene (i.e., death of tissue) due to severe blocking of blood in limbs
An aneurysm in the popliteal artery can compress the nerves and cause pain, weakness and numbness in knee and leg (1) & (4).

Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
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