Abdominal Aorta is the main blood vessel that runs from heart through abdomen to the rest of the body. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is a swelling of lower part of aorta that can cause life-threatening bleeding.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm usually grows slow and doesn’t show noticeable symptoms. Some aneurysms will never rupture and some people may observe:
- Some sort of vital feeling near navel
- Having acute and constant pain in abdomen or to the side of abdomen
- Feeling severe back pain
There are few factors that may cause Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm:
- Due to infection in Aorta
- Due to hardening of Arteries
- Due to heavy tobacco consumption
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a physician when you have similar symptoms, there is high risk for smokers and with a family history of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
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