Aneurysm: warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
A key point often missing from viral posts is that many aneurysms cause no symptoms at all until they become large or rupture. The symptoms also depend on where the aneurysm is located. Mayo Clinic+1
Possible warning signs
Brain aneurysm
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Sudden or unusually severe headache
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Pain above or behind an eye
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Double or blurred vision
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A dilated pupil
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Numbness or weakness on one side of the face
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Difficulty speaking or concentrating
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Seizure
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Loss of consciousness
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Nausea/vomiting or stiff neck, particularly with a sudden severe headache Mayo Clinic+1
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Persistent or recurring abdominal pain
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Persistent back pain
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A pulsating feeling or lump around the belly button Mayo Clinic+1
🚨 The emergency symptoms
A sudden, extremely severe headache can indicate a ruptured brain aneurysm and requires emergency medical attention. Mayo Clinic
Likewise, sudden severe abdominal or back pain, particularly with pale/gray skin, difficulty breathing, fainting, low blood pressure, or a rapid pulse, can indicate a ruptured aortic aneurysm. This is life-threatening. Mayo Clinic+1
Don’t wait for all 12 signs to appear. One sudden severe symptom can be enough to seek emergency care.
Risk is higher with factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and a family history of aneurysm. Some aneurysms can be detected before symptoms develop through appropriate imaging or screening. Mayo Clinic+1
