Brain Aneurysm

A brain aneurysm is a bulge that develops in a blood vessel in the brain due to the thinning of the artery walls. This bulge can leak or rupture and cause a hemorrhagic stroke that can be life-threatening. In other cases, an aneurysm might not rupture or cause symptoms, and might not even be caught until a person is being tested for another condition. Some symptoms to look out for are sudden headaches, nausea and vomiting, blurred or double vision, seizures, a drooping eyelid, loss of consciousness and confusion. Treatment for an aneurysm will depend on whether the bulge is ruptured or not, and if any symptoms are present. Treatment may include surgery to remove the aneurysm and prevent a rupture from occurring; pain relievers, channel blockers and anti-seizure medications; and rehabilitation to relearn speech, physical or occupational skills that may have been lost due to a seizure.