Brain Aneurysm (Intracranial Aneurysm)

About- A brain aneurysm also called an Intracranial aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel in the brain caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall, which can leak or rupture, and may lead to hemorrhagic stroke.

Symptoms-

 A drooping eyelid
Balance Disorder
Blurred vision
Concentration problem
Confusion
Dilated pupils
Double vision
Drowsiness
Light sensitivity
Loss of consciousness
Loss of vision
Nausea and vomiting
Numbness or weakness of the face
Pain around the eye
Seizure
Speaking Difficulty
Stiff neck
Sudden, extremely severe headache

Causes-
The exact reason is unknow, several risk factors are

 Alcoholism
 Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
Being a women
Coarctation of the aorta
Drug abuse, particularly the use of cocaine
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 
Family history
High blood pressure
Marfan syndrome
Older age
Pre-existing weakness in the blood vessels
Severe head injury
Smoking
 
Specialists to Visit
 Interventional Radiologist
Vascular Surgeon
Neurologist
Neurosurgeon

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.healthline.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com

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