The word Aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of an artery (which is a blood vessel) like a balloon due to the weakening of a portion in the blood vessel. If the aneurysm develops in the abdominal part of aorta, which is the main blood vessel in the body, it is called as an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, in short AAA.

1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
• An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when an area of the aorta
becomes very large or balloons out.
• A large aneurysm will be detected only in 1 in 100 men who
underwent AAA screening.
• 200,000 people in the U.S are diagnosed with an AAA every year.

3. Some of Symptoms and Signs of AAA
• Skin becomes cool
• Occasional Vomiting
• Occasional Nausea
• Feeling faint
• Pain in your abdomen

4. Risk factors of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Non Modifiable Risk Factors Reversable Risk Factors
Male Gender Tobacoo Use
Elderly age group (above 60 years) Hypertension
Genetic diseases like Marfan syndrome Smoking
Abdominal Trauma Lung Diseases like Emphysema
Aneurysms in family history Infectious Aortitis

5. Tests to Diagnose AAA
• A physical examination at your doctor
consultation.
• X-rays
• MRI
• CT scan abdomen
• Screening with an Ultrasound of
abdomen

6. Common queries you might have to ask Your
Doctor
• What is to be done if my abdomen pain gets worse?
• Is watchful waiting recommended?
• What are the chances for the rupture of AAA?
• Complications of AAA?

7. When to consult a doctor?
• If you experience abdominal pain
• Having risk factors for AAA
• Family History

8. More Details
• For more details about AAA, visit
https://www.seekhealthz.com/health/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-
aaa/