Brain Injuries & Brain Aneurysm

While all of us are aware that closed  head injuries and traumatic brain injuries are dangerous and can even be fatal, what we may not know is that there is a myriad of conditions which may arise after such injuries. For example, there are innumerable arteries and veins within the brain cavity. In the event of a brain injury, it may result in an abnormal bulging of one of the arteries leading to a condition called brain aneurysm.

In the unfortunate event of the bulging artery bursting or rupturing, the result could be bleeding into the brain or in the space around the brain, known as the subarachnoid space. This event can further lead to stroke, damage of the brain and sometimes death. Brain and head injuries can result in both ruptured and unruptured brain aneurysms. This condition is most frequently witnessed in people in the 35 to 60 age group though it can impact people no matter what age.

Symptoms to look for in unruptured brain aneurysm arising out of brain injuries

Interestingly, brain injuries resulting in unruptured brain aneurysm show no outward symptoms of the condition. However, it manifests itself by the following symptoms in less than half of the victims:

• Problems with peripheral vision
• Thinking and though processing disorder
• Problems with verbal expressions
• Problems with perception
• Behavioral changes
• Erratic body coordination and problems with keeping balance
• Problems with concentration
• Loss of short term memory
• Tiredness

Symptoms to look for in brain injuries leading to ruptured brain aneurysm

However when head and brain injuries lead to ruptured brain aneurysm, the symptoms may manifest as:

• Headache
• Feeling of nausea and vomiting
• Pain in the neck or stiff neck
• Problems with vision
• Dilation of pupils
• Sensitivity to light
• Pain in the eye
• Absence of sensation

Treating brain injuries resulting in brain aneurysm

The primary aims of treating ruptured brain aneurysms arising out of severe brain injuries include stopping the internal hemorrhage as well as reducing any permanent damage to the brain. Preventive surgery is also done for brain injuries leading to unruptured brain aneurysms.

Fatality rates for brain aneurysms

Usually 10 to 15% of patients suffering from ruptured brain aneurysms resulting from serious brain injuries would succumb to their conditions even before they reach the hospital. Studies show that 50% or more die within 30 days of diagnosis of ruptured brain aneurysms. Permanent brain damage is inevitable in about half of the people who survive this condition triggered by head and brain injuries.

Related posts:

1. Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
2. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Due to Brain Injury
3. Post-Concussion Syndrome Due to Brain Injury
4. Focal Brain Injuries
5. Hematoma Due to Brain Injury

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