Headaches are typically the first and foremost symptom, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Keep in mind, not everyone experiences all of the signs. However, headaches, nausea, stiff neck, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light are the most common. If you experience them, call an ambulance instead of having someone drive you to the hospital. Ruptured aneurysms are high-stress situations where time is of the essence, and first responders may need to begin life-saving procedures before the patient could reach the hospital.
Symptoms of a ‘leaking’ aneurysm
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Sometimes an aneurysm doesn’t rupture all at one. Rather, it begins leaking small amounts of blood for a few days or weeks before the full rupture. This is called a sentinel bleed. The primary symptom is an extremely painful headache that begins suddenly and continues for a few days and up to a couple ofweeks. In any event, seek prompt medical attention before the rupture can occur.
What about unruptured aneurysms?
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Aneurysms on their own typically don’t cause any symptoms. They tend to be small and only discovered during screenings for other health conditions. However, sometimes unruptured aneurysms can enlarge and press on nerves in the brain. People can experience the following signs as a result, and if they do, they should seek immediate medical attention.
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Symptoms of an unruptured aneurysm
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Blurred or double vision
Pain around one eye
One drooping eyelid
One dilated pupil
Weakness and/or numbness
Changes in headache patterns*
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