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Aneurysm / Rupture
	An aneurysm is the abnormal enlargement or bulging of an artery caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall. Although aneurysms can occur in any type of the body's blood vessels, they almost always form in an artery. An abdominal/aortic aneurysm is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta that extends through the abdominal area. An aortic aneurysm can rupture, causing life-threatening bleeding. Causes & Development Causes of abdominal/aortic aneurysms include: Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) weakens artery walls High blood pressure (hypertension) speeds up damage to blood vessel walls Disease, such as diabetes, syphilis and Marfan's syndrome or Turner's Syndrome Injury Congenital defects, such as an inherited weakness in the blood vessel wall Heredity Nutritional: Low potassium and copper intake A cerebral aneurysm may cause symptoms ranging from headaches, drowsiness, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting to more severe symptoms such as mental confusion, vertigo (dizziness) and loss of consciousness. In more serious cases, the bleeding may cause brain damage with paralysis or coma. Once detected, most brain aneurysms can be repaired with microsurgery. This type of surgery is performed with the aid of an operating microscope and tiny instruments.
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