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A weakened blood vessel in the brain that balloons up and fills with blood.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Cerebrovascular disorders • Aneurysm

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Headache
Confusion
Vomiting
Nausea
Double vision
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Brain aneurysm
Stool softener
Blood pressure medicine

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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