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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ;Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anika Zahoor M.D.[2]

Overview

History and Symptoms helps to make diagnosis for cerebral aneurysm

History and Symptoms

• A person may have an aneurysm without having any symptoms.
• Symptoms depend on the location of the aneurysm, whether it breaks open, and what part of the brain it is pushing on, but may include:
  • Double vision
  • Loss of vision
  • Headaches
  • Eye pain
  • Neck pain
  • Stiff neck
• Symptoms of an aneurysm rupture may include:
  • Confusion, lethargy, sleepiness, or stupor
  • Eyelid drooping
  • Headaches with nausea or vomiting
  • Muscle weakness or difficulty moving any part of the body
  • Numbness or decreased sensation in any part of the body
  • Seizures
  • Speech impairment
  • Stiff neck (occasionally)
  • Vision changes (double vision, loss of vision)

References

1. Jersey AM, Foster DM. Cerebral Aneurysm. [Updated 2022 Apr 9]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507902/