CEREBRAL ANEURYSM

A cerebral aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning out of a blood vessel a weak point in the latter's wall. The bigger the aneurysm gets the weaker the vessel becomes causing it to rupture. The symptoms are sudden severe headache, stiff neck, nausea,vomiting, vision and speech impairment. There can also be seizures, sensitivity to light, and loss of consciousness. Diagnosing is usually done with a MRA or a CTA. Recovery varies from patient, to what artery was affected.