Aneurysms are engorged blood vessels that have a balloon-like appearance, and they can kill you in minutes if they burst. There are two reasons why you’ll experience symptoms if you are suffering from this type of swollen blood vessel. An expanding blood vessel can put pressure on vital organs. If the blood vessel bursts, it causes all of the potentially fatal symptoms that are associated with rapid blood loss. While they can develop in just about any part of the body, they are most common in these places for one to develop:
The Brain: Swollen blood vessels in the brain can cause neurological symptoms, but the symptoms are typically not apparent unless the blood vessel bursts.
Abdominal Aneurysms: Often, a swollen blood vessel in the abdomen affects the aorta. The aorta transports an exceptionally large amount of blood, and this type of swollen blood vessel can result in death much more quickly than many other types of aneurysms. The mortality rate for a swollen blood vessel in the abdomen that has ruptured is 90%. Symptoms of a swollen blood vessel in this part of the body often do not appear until the aneurysm bursts.
Renal Aneurysms: These swollen blood vessels affect the kidneys. While the can be life-threatening in any region of the body, renal aneurysms don’t rupture as frequently as most other aneurysms. Furthermore, they are much rarer than other types of aneurysms.
If you experience any symptoms of an expanding blood vessel, it is important to seek medical attention right away. A burst blood vessel is a medical emergency.
1. Nausea And Vomiting
This symptom is particularly common if a swollen blood vessel affects the brain. This is because a swollen blood vessel can put pressure on the areas of the brain that are responsible for inducing vomiting. The severity of nausea varies. If the swollen blood vessel in the brain puts a particularly large amount of pressure on the areas of the brain that are responsible for vomiting, you might vomit repeatedly. This symptom can be alarming enough to cause patients to seek medical attention in time. In other cases, this symptom is either extremely mild or not present.
If the vomiting occurs repeatedly, serious complications can occur. For instance, repeated vomiting can cause dehydration. Repeated vomiting can also cause a loss of electrolytes. In addition, repeated vomiting can damage the esophagus.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]2. Drowsiness
A swollen blood vessel is likely to cause extreme drowsiness, and this symptom is likely to appear shortly after the blood vessel ruptures. If the drowsiness is severe enough, it could result in loss of consciousness. If you are suffering from sudden fatigue that may be connected to an aneurysm, it’s important to call an ambulance right away. Survivors of swollen blood vessel in the brain sometimes experience fatigue that continues after the condition has been treated. In some cases, the fatigue may last for a period of several months.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]3. Loss Of Balance Such As Walking And Normal Condition
If you suffer a swollen blood vessel in the brain, the blood vessel may press on the areas of the brain that are responsible for maintaining balance. This could prevent you from walking, or it could make it more difficult to walk. In addition, you may notice unusual sensations as a result of certain areas of the brain being affected. If an aneurysm presses on certain areas of the brain, you might find that it is difficult or impossible to perform ordinary tasks. Blood loss from a ruptured blood vessel can cause you to feel lightheaded, and this can make it difficult to walk or stand.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]4. Stiff Neck
If you are suffering from a swollen blood vessel in the brain, it’s extremely likely that your neck will be stiff. This symptom is particularly alarming, and it can indicate that an individual is at risk of suffering serious neurological damage from the swollen or burst blood vessel. The reason for the stiff neck is that as a ruptured aneurysm in the brain begins to bleed, the space between the brain and the skull is filled with blood. This limits the mobility of the neck.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]5. Dilated Pupils
The pupils can become dilated if a blood vessel either bursts or expands and presses on certain areas of the brain. In some cases, one pupil may be dilated while the other pupil remains the same size. If a blood vessel bursts and severe blood loss occurs, it can cause your pupils to dilate. This occurs because the severe blood loss can lead to shock. If you do not get medical treatment quickly enough, death could occur rapidly as a result of shock.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]6. Sensitivity To Light
Swollen blood vessels in the brain can affect the regions of the brain that are responsible for visual processing, and this can cause you to perceive light as brighter than you normally would. As a result, you could develop a severe aversion to light, and this can make it difficult to see normally. If this symptom occurs, it’s possible that neurological damage could occur that has a long-lasting effect on one’s vision. Therefore, this symptom is particularly concerning.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]7. Sudden Blurred Or Double Vision
Blurred and double vision can be caused by an enlarged blood vessel pressing on the areas of the brain that are responsible for visual perception. However, this symptom can also be caused by severe blood loss. If this symptom is present, it can be a sign of shock. In some cases, blood loss from a burst aneurysm can result in a complete loss of sight. This symptom can make it extremely difficult or impossible for a person to seek medical attention in time.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]8. Drooping Eyelid
Drooping eyelids are caused by an enlarged blood vessel that has neurological effects. This effect is a sign of potentially serious neurological problems. If a brain aneurysm that’s causing this symptom is not treated quickly enough, it can result in serious neurological damage that is permanent. This symptom typically is not visible until an aneurysm has already burst. In addition, you might find that the drooping eyelid is twitching. If the eyelid is drooping low enough, it can make it difficult to see.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]9. Confusion Or Trouble With Mental Awareness
There are two reasons why an enlarged blood vessel can cause confusion and problems with mental awareness. The most common reason is that an aneurysm has burst, and the blood loss has prevented the brain from functioning normally. As a result, an individual may become unconscious quickly if they are experiencing this aneurysm symptom. However, brain aneurysms can sometimes cause confusion and problems with mental awareness before they burst. This is because an aneurysm can begin to press on areas of the brain that are responsible for maintaining mental awareness.
[nextpage title=“Next” ]10. Seizures
Seizures can be caused by brain aneurysms. If a swollen blood vessel in the brain puts pressure on areas of the brain that are responsible for movement, movement may occur involuntarily. However, there are other types of seizures that you can experience from an an enlarged blood vessel in the brain.
While most people are familiar with grand mal seizures (e.g. seizures that cause large and involuntary movements, some grand mal seizures affect the entire body), many people are not familiar with other forms of seizures, such as petit mal seizures and absence seizures. In fact, doctors have identified 40 distinct types of seizures. If you suffer from absence seizures, you are likely find yourself staring off into space and will become unresponsive. Focal seizures can cause you to have hallucinations. These hallucinations can be visual, auditory, or tactile. In some cases, focal seizures can cause a person to become unconscious but appear conscious.
