Aneurysm: The silent killer

Each person in a society works as part of a network that keeps the whole system running smoothly. For as much as there are activities in life, there are veins that make sure each part functions properly. Anatomy teaches that each individual is composed of veins where blood courses through, helping the body do what it needs to do on a daily basis. Unfortunately, much like it is in any society where bad people shoot down the progress of the good, anatomy also teaches that there are silent, but very violent, killers in the body.

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Aneurysm is defined as “an abnormal blood-filled bulge of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from weakening (as from disease) of the vessel wall.” Aneurysms are silent killers as a lot of people do not know the signs of having one. Most people take aneurysm as pain in the body, without actually realizing that a balloon has formed in their veins. Aneurysm, if unnoticed or left untreated, may lead to severe bleeding or even instant death.

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While most aneurysms are found in the brain or chest, seeking help from experts specializing in vein disease treatment, such as Dr. Steele Beasley of Vein Clinics of America and Dr. Raymond Little of The Vein Institute and MediSpa, will also help in determining whether there is abnormal ballooning of an artery in the legs. Maintaining a healthy diet and having an active lifestyle are two important preventive measures against aneurysm.

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