Over time, hemodynamic stress (the force of blood flow) can further thin the wall. When the wall fails, a rupture can occur, causing internal bleeding, such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage in the brain, which is a medical emergency.
Myth 3: “A headache is just a headache.”
Fact: A sudden, severe headache may indicate a ruptured brain aneurysm.
Science:
Patients often describe it as “the worst headache of my life.” This pain is caused by the rapid irritation of the meninges (the brain’s protective membranes) by blood. It may be
