How Do You Diagnose The Symptoms Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
When a weak point in an artery swells and dilates, the enlarged area is an aneurysm. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) occur within the abdominal cavity and although any patient may develop one, they occur most often in elderly males. Your doctor will observe your symptoms and order tests to diagnose an AAA or an elevated risk of developing one. Report any pain you experience in your back, groin or abdominal area that coincides with a swollen mass in your abdomen. This is an emergency. Reaching medical help before an AAA ruptures increases the chance of survival. Observe muscle stiffness in your abdomen that isn’t relieved by lying down or changing positions. The muscles may or may not be painful but they will restrict movement. Muscles pushed aside by an AAA experience compression resulting in limited flexibility. Notice clammy skin in conjunction with nausea or vomiting. While these symptoms occur in many conditions, if you’re at a high risk for developing an AAA, they constitute a tr
