Aneurysms can cause no symptoms if small, but can lead to seizures, strokes, internal bleeding, vision changes, and death if they rupture. Cerebral aneurysms can cause headaches, vision changes, and strokes. Abdominal aneurysms can cause pain and swelling. Surgery may be required to remove or kill the aneurysm, and rehabilitation may be necessary for long-term effects. Ruptured aneurysms can lead to death or permanent disabilities.
The effects of an aneurysm will depend on what type of aneurysm it is. Brain strains occur in the brain when an artery swells with blood and forms a small pocket. The same happens in an abdominal aneurysm, with the difference being the location of the swollen artery. Both conditions may cause no effect if the growths are small and do not rupture, or they may lead to seizures, strokes, internal bleeding, vision changes, and death.
Small aneurysms that haven’t ruptured often don’t usually cause any symptoms, and until they keep growing or eventually burst, a person can live their whole life with one and not even realize it’s there. Those that are larger or have ruptured, on the other hand, can lead to serious and life-threatening complications. The effects of a ruptured or very large aneurysm can vary based on the individual and the area where the aneurysm is located.
Cerebral aneurysms occur in the brain and can lead to headaches, vision changes, mood swings, personality changes, migraines, sensitivity to light, dizziness, nausea and strokes. If the aneurysm has not ruptured, many times surgery can be done to remove it or kill it by cutting off its blood supply. The long-term effects of an aneurysm that hasn’t ruptured can still be serious. After removal, extreme rehabilitation may be required in order for the patient to relearn to walk, talk, eat and take care of themselves.
Ruptured brain aneurysms lead to death more than half the time. Many patients die within half an hour of the rupture, and others may die several months later, due to complications. Patients who survive may have permanent disabilities due to brain damage or may have to undergo months or even years of rehabilitation to relearn daily activities. Occasionally, a patient will experience no long-term effects of an aneurysm, although this is relatively rare after a rupture.
Abdominal aneurysms are very similar to those that occur in the brain. The smaller ones that haven’t broken are often monitored for potential growth and may not cause any effects. The larger varieties can cause abdominal pain and swelling and are usually surgically removed or killed in much the same way as a brain aneurysm. Bursting aneurysms in the abdomen often lead to death, but the survival rate is higher than for those that occur in the brain.
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