The symptoms of an aneurysm in the stomach are pain in the abdomen or back, which can be severe, sudden persistent or constant and the pain may spread to your groin, buttocks or legs, passing out, clammy skin, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid heart rate and shock.
There are different locations in which an aortic aneurysm can occur and an abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs in the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the body) within the abdomen.
A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the wall of the aorta within the chest.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is the swelling in the aorta, which is the artery that carries blood from the heart to the abdomen.
Most stomach aneurysms or aortic aneurysms do not cause any problems, but they can be serious because there's a risk they could burst (rupture).
There are early warning signs of an aortic aneurysm which include.
Sharp, sudden pain in your back, chest, jaw or neck.
Unexplained coughing or hoarseness.
Difficulty breathing or feeling faint.
An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge which occurs in the aorta,
The aorta is the main artery that carries the oxygen-rich blood to your body.
The aorta has thick walls that stand up to normal blood pressure.
But sometimes certain medical problems, genetic conditions, and trauma can damage or weaken these walls and lead to an aortic aneurysm.
A person can live with an aortic aneurysm, and there are many ways to prevent dissection (splitting of the blood vessel wall that causes blood to leak) or worse, a rupture (a burst aneurysm).
Some aortic aneurysms are hereditary or congenital, such as bicuspid aortic valve, infection or inflammatory conditions.
High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for thoracic aortic aneurysms but also a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Bacterial infections are also a risk factor for thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Kidney conditions, such as renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and polycystic kidney disease. Obesity can also cause an aortic aneurysm.
Open surgery and endovascular repair are the 2 main types of surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm.
During open surgery, a surgeon makes a large cut in your belly or chest.
The surgeon then replaces the damaged part of the aorta with a graft.
Endovascular repair uses a much smaller incision than open surgery.
You may experience warning headaches (called sentinel headaches) from a tiny aortic aneurysm leak days or weeks before a significant rupture.
Foods you should avoid with an aortic aneurysm include.
Fatty meats, such as red meat.
Fried foods.
Refined, white carbohydrates.
Sugary drinks, such as soda.
Fatty oils, such as margarine and butter.
Processed, packaged foods.
High cholesterol foods.
Full-fat dairy products.
If you think you have an aortic aneurysm you should seek medical attention right away as left untreated the aortic aneurysm can cause death.
It is estimated that an aortic aneurysm that is over 5.5 cm in diameter (2.16 inches wide) will rupture within one year in about 3 to 6 out of 100 men.
That's why surgery is often recommended.