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Aneurysm in the brain
Alternative Names: Aneurysm - cerebral; Cerebral aneurysm Symptoms: Aneurysms usually cause no symptoms unless they rupture and cause bleeding into the brain. Often, an aneurysm is found when a CAT scan or MRI is performed for an unrelated reason. Occasionally, the aneurysm gets big enough to compress nearby structures and can cause symptoms such as: Double vision Loss of vision Headaches Eye and/or neck pain Text Continues Below Symptoms of an aneurysm that has bled may include: Sudden occurrence of a headache (severe or described as "the worst in patient's experience") Headaches with nausea or vomiting Stiff neck (occasionally) Muscle weakness, difficulty moving any part of the body Numbness or decreased sensation in any part of the body Vision changes (double vision, loss of vision) Eyelid drooping Changes in mental status, the person may be confused, lethargic, sleepy, or stuporous Seizures Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement Speech impairment Sudden onset of irritability, impulsivity or poor temper control Signs and tests: There may be signs of increased pressure within the brain (raised intracranial pressure) including swelling of the optic nerve (papilledema) or tiny hemorrhages into the retina of the eye, which are evident on careful eye examination. Other findings on exam (such as a third cranial nerve palsy) may help identify which blood vessel has the aneurysm. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>