Abdominal Aortic Aneurism Symptoms
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms do not cause any symptoms. However, in some
patients, small pieces of cholesterol debris from the inside of the aneurysm may
break loose and cause a blockage in the blood supply to the leg. This can cause
gangrene of the leg.
Symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurism my include:
- Pain or tenderness in the chest or abdomen
- Back pain
- A pulsating sensation near the navel
With time, an abdominal aortic aneurysm may grow and could rupture, leading
to serious bleeding. If left untreated, a rupture aneurysm could be fatal. The
success of patients treated before a rupture is much higher than from emergency
an abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment after a rupture. The larger the aneurysm
the higher the risk that it will rupture.
Patients with lung disease, hypertension, and large abdominal aortic
aneurysms are also at a higher risk of rupture. If the aneurysm is small,
surgical treatment may not be recommended. A follow up exam in 6 to 12 months is
necessary to see if the abdominal aortic aneurysm is growing.
When the risk of rupture exceeds the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm
surgical treatment, surgery may be recommended.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm can occur in the aorta and continue to the iliac
arteries or to the arteries that do to the kidneys. Taking the aortic aneurysm
out surgically and replacing it with a graft may be life saving.
If you experience abdominal aortic aneurysm symptoms of have some risk
factors for aortic aneurysm, talk to your doctor.
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