What is a Brain Aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm is a weakened, bulging area in the wall of a cerebral artery. If an aneurysm ruptures, it can cause life-threatening bleeding in the brain known as a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Some aneurysms remain unruptured but still carry a risk of rupture.
What Are the Symptoms?
- Unruptured brain aneurysms may cause no symptoms or may present with:
- Headaches
- Vision problems
- Eye pain or dilation
- Facial numbness
- Ruptured aneurysms cause sudden and severe symptoms, including:
- Sudden, intense headache
- Loss of consciousness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light
- Neurological deficits
What Causes Brain Aneurysms?
Brain aneurysms may develop due to:
- Weakness in blood vessel walls• High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Genetic factors
- Trauma or vascular disease
What Are the Treatment Options?
Treatment depends on aneurysm size, location, and rupture risk and may include monitoring, medications, or endovascular therapies. When aneurysms are at high risk of rupture or have already ruptured, surgical intervention may be necessary—consult Premier NeuroSpine for the condition and surgical planning.