my 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 07:15:25 · 10 answers · asked by soreheid 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
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 07:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a blood clot that builds up and (if not treated correctly) pops the blood vessel it is in and could severely injure if not kill a person. My father died in his sleep from one popping in his back... he was just checked out for back pain 3 days before too. If you have back/chest pain my suggestion is ask the doctor to check for one instead of letting him/her tell you you're fine... it could be deadly if not checked correctly as you just read.
2006-08-25 07:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by rjakjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know if you are victim to an aneurysm but they can happen anywhere there is an artery that is weak and loses its structural integrity.
2006-08-25 07:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by brokolay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anurism is a brain haemoridge, get yourself checked out
2006-08-25 07:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by briskeedd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local A&E urgently
2006-08-27 23:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Paul C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an aneurysm is a blood clot, am unsure what or how it is caused
2006-08-28 04:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Sunseaandair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this page:
http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?search=anurism&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ques&p=anurism
2006-08-25 07:21:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get checked out
2006-08-25 08:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by mad manc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope to god you've been to a&e or seen the doctor at least
2006-08-25 07:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by tjstarbe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THATS IN YOUR BRAIN!!!!
2006-08-25 09:14:49 · answer #10 · answered by angel74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋