What is brain aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel becomes enlarged or balloons. Usually symptoms present when they become large, begin to leak blood, or rupture. Symptoms include, changes in vision, pain above or behind the eye, a dilated pupil, or numbness or weakness to one side.
How do members experience brain aneurysm?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with brain aneurysm*
Common symptoms
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Headaches
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for brain aneurysm*
Who has brain aneurysm on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 47 | |
| 50s | 104 | |
| 60s | 156 | |
| 70+ | 61 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 81 | |
| Female | 314 |