Cerebral Aneurysm: What Causes Bulge in Brain Artery

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A brain aneurysm also known as a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm, is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain.

brain aneurysms form and grow because blood flowing through the blood vessel puts pressure on a weak area of the vessel wall. This can increase the size of the brain aneurysm. If the brain aneurysm leaks or ruptures, it causes bleeding in the brain, known as a hemorrhagic stroke.

Symptoms of cerebral aneurysm:
Most brain aneurysms that haven't ruptured don't cause symptoms. This is especially true if they're small. Brain aneurysms may be found during imaging tests that are done for other conditions.

However, a ruptured aneurysm is a very serious condition, typically causing a severe headache. And if an unruptured aneurysm presses against brain tissue or nerves, it may cause pain and other symptoms.

Causes of cerebral aneurysm:
Brain aneurysms are caused by thinning artery walls. Aneurysms often form at forks or branches in arteries because those areas of the vessels are weaker. Although aneurysms can appear anywhere in the brain, they're most common in arteries at the base of the brain.

Prevention of Cerebral aneurysm:
In many cases, brain aneurysms can't be prevented. But there are some changes you can make to lower your risk. They include quitting smoking if you smoke. Also work with your health care provider to lower your blood pressure if it's high.

Treatment of Cerebral aneurysm:
Brain aneurysm is treated by brain surgery.

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