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Brain aneurysm

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Brain aneurysms are usually treated with surgery if they have burst or there's a risk they will burst.

It's not clear what causes brain aneurysms. You're more likely to get them if you smoke, have high blood pressure or have family members with them.

A brain aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel in your brain. It can be very serious if it bursts.

Symptoms of a brain aneurysm can include headaches or changes in your vision. If it bursts, it can cause a sudden and very severe headache.

Page last reviewed: 10/04/2022
Next review due: 11/04/2025