cerebral aneurysm
cerebral aneurysm
A Cerebral aneurysm is identified as a thin or weak spot in the artery wall of the brain. Cerebral Aneurysm is also called as Brain Aneurysm. People from the age group of 30 to 60 have been diagnosed with this type of aneurysm.
Brain Aneurysm – Causes
- Arteriosclerosis
- Artery wall weakness
- Hypertension
Symptoms :
The symptoms identified in Cerebral Aneurysm patients before a brain aneurysm rupture are,
- Sudden severe headache
- Fits
- Mind Confusion
- Drooping Eyelid
- Neck Stiffness
- Sensitivity to Light
- Loss of consciousness
- Nausea / Vomiting
- Eyesight deficiency
- Internal bleeding in the brain due to rupture of aneurysm
Complications of Cerebral Aneurysm
- The ruptures of the aneurysm can lead to stroke.
- On rupture of aneurysm, immediate treatment is required as it is life threatening.
- Size of the Aneurysm is very important risk factor to predict the internal bleeding.
Treatment for Brain / Cerebral Aneurysm :
SIMS hospital has specialized doctors for treating brain aneurysm. We treat patients to get relieved from the symptoms as well as prevent them from the complications. Our treatment for cerebral aneurysm includes,
- Painkillers mainly for headaches.
- Calcium Channel Blockers to block calcium from entering blood vessel walls to reduce widening of blood vessels.
- Ventricular Catheter to reduce pressure in the brain caused by excess secretion of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Vasopressor injection to raise BP and widen narrowed blood vessels to prevent stroke.
- Anti-seizure drugs.
- Rehabilitation Therapy for relearning vital skills.