Aneurysm is the term for a bulging blood vessel in the brain. If the vessel leaks or ruptures, it can cause bleeding, which is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. Brain aneurysms on their own are common, and tend to be negligible since they don’t cause symptoms or health issues, and never rupture. However, a ruptured aneurysm is a medical emergency, and knowing the signs can prevent permanent brain damage and death.
Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm
Blured photo of a woman suffering from vertigo or dizziness or other health problem of brain or inner ear.
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A sudden and severe headache (often described as “the worst headache of my life”)
Blurred or double vision
Confusion
One dilated pupil
One drooping eyelid
Fainting
Nausea/vomiting
Pain around one eye
Stiffness in the neck
Sensitivity to light
Seizures
Weakness and/or numbness
“The worst headache of my life”
MRI of the blood vessels in the brain and cerebrovascular disease or or hemorrhagic stroke. brain stroke x-ray image.
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