the syptoms are shooting pain in right eye lasting 30 miutes the the pain transfersto the left hand side of the neck ,the neck muscle at the side swells up and shooting pains are consistent going through the side of head and base of neck on and of over a two hour period with a blinding headache and skull pressure pain
2006-08-25 07:08:39 · 8 answers · asked by soreheid 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
An aneurysm is a leaking blood vessel. I suggest you see a doctor as your symptoms could indicate any number of things.
2006-08-25 07:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An aneurysm is not caused specifically by any injury to the chest. It is a weakening of (usually) a major blood vessel where the walls of an artery become thinner, allowing a ballooning out of part of that artery, thus presenting the risk of a rupture of that vessel. It can take the form of a swelling, bump or large bubble on the side of the artery, (saccular aneurysms) or even a long sausage-shaped extension along an artery (dissecting aneurysms). The most serious aneurysms are of the aortic artery (which runs down the back of the chest and abdomen) and of the brain - these produce aortic aneurysms and cerebral aneurysms respectively.
The weakness in an artery can be caused by an injury TO the artery, by high blood pressure, by a congenital weakness since birth, or by cholesterol deposits. There are generally few symptoms.
As the rupture of an aneurysm can cause massive blood loss in seconds, it is vital that you (if you suspect one) have it investigated. This is usually by ultra-sound, x-ray or combination of both. Death is often the result of a ruptured aneurysm. I have lost family members through ruptured aneurysms and nearly lost another - if aneurysms are caught early they may be operable. In any case, your symptoms are sufficiently worrying that you should without delay consult your GP. It may be found to be migraine attacks or similar nerve problem, I hope so, but it would be wise to get professional advice soon.
Perhaps I should add that there is a fairly rare condition called Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome. This a caused by an aneurysm of the carotid artery in the neck, which causes pressure on nerves thus affecting the eye, side of the neck and base of the skull. This condition is usually operable and surgical removal of the aneurysm cures the problem - but as with all conditions of this nature, you MUST act quickly to get medical advice.
2006-08-25 07:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Intellygent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bulge in a blood vessel and it can lead to death. They usually occur in the brain or aorta. That's all I know. I don't think the thing you describe is an aneurysm.
2006-08-25 07:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by chocolatebunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An aneurism is weakness in a blood vessel causing a bulge. You need to see a docter now.
2006-08-25 07:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by Cowboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This indicates a weakness in the wall of an artery which is subject to rupturing .
2006-08-25 07:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure but i thought an aneurysm was a burst blood vessel in the brain
2006-08-25 07:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by English Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a permanent cardiac or arterial dilatation usually caused by weakening of the vessel wall.
2006-08-25 07:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way im to understand an anurisim is something your born with like a walking time bomb. you just never know when it will burst
2006-08-25 07:13:18 · answer #8 · answered by shorty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋