As per statistics, the annual incidence of Cerebral Aneurysms is between 6 and 16/100,000 population. That is, roughly 76,500-204,100 new cases are reported in India each year. A cerebral aneurysm, a..
As per statistics, the annual incidence of Cerebral Aneurysms is between 6 and 16/100,000 population. That is, roughly 76,500-204,100 new cases are reported in India each year. A cerebral aneurysm, also known as a brain aneurysm or an intracranial aneurysm, refers to the abnormal or weak spot on a blood vessel that triggers ballooning or outward bulging of the arterial wall. The bulged aneurysm may exert pressure on a nerve and the surrounding tissues of the brain. In rare cases, the balloon might rupture and blood may spill into the surrounding tissues, causing a haemorrhage. A cerebral aneurysm generally occurs in the network of blood vessels at the base of the brain, also called the circle of Willis. There are three types of Cerebral Aneurysms, known as Saccular Aneurysm, Lateral Aneurysm and Fusiform Aneurysm. All of these different kinds of aneurysms have their own kind of intensity of occurrence.
The small Cerebral Aneurysms have no symptoms but as they enlarge, they might press the nerves and tissues. This pressure can cause blurred vision, weakness, numbness of a leg or arm, seizures, and difficulty with speech and memory. The symptoms of the ruptured cerebral aneurysms appear suddenly. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you must seek medical help immediately.
- A severe and sudden headache
- Neck pain
- Sensitivity to light
- Loss of consciousness
- Vomiting and nausea
- Seizures
Most of the probable causes of this disease include:
- Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
- Aging
- Unreasonable sickness
The main risk factors include:
- Race
- Gender
- Fluctuating blood pressure
- Family history
- Smoking
- Previous aneurysm
One can simply avoid the occurrence of this disease by:
- Avoiding smoke
- Controlling high blood pressure
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Stopping the recreational drug use
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