So Scared of having an aortic aneurysm (abdominal or thoracic) please help!
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hi there everyone. I'll just get straight to the point, I'm extremely worried about having an aortic anyurism (abdominal or thoracic) I'm at my wits end to be honest.
Im 23yrs of age, male, about 220lbs, don't smoke or drink. I consider myself healthy but overweight which I am working on.
My uncle had an abdominal anyurism two years ago although he is a heavy smoker with 40 plus years. Since then it's crosssed my mind from time to time but in the last month I'm going crazy with worry. I also have OCD which I dont think helps. I keep trying to tell myself to stop worrying.
Just last month I had to go to A&E with what my doctor thought was a slightly collapsed lung. My doctor listened to my chest, took my oxygen levels, and sent me I guess just to be sure. At the hospital I had Bloods taken, blood pressure checked about 3 times and a Chest x ray front and side, doctor At the hospital said it was a pinched nerve. Would a chest x ray have found an aortic anyurism in the upper chest or in the abdomen? I had the chest x ray just over a month ago
I also had open gallbladder surgery two years ago, I don't have much feeling near the scar it's numb but sometimes my lower abdomen gets sore. Would this have anything to do with what I mentioned above? I'd appreciate any help guys thanks.
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Curlicue58 Guest
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U r getting ahead of yourself. Just because your Uncle had it doesn’t mean u will. U need to take care of the OCD. I had anxiety & panic attacks at age 48. U need to b on some kind of medication. The excessive worrying does not help the situation, stress is a killer to begin with. Going to the gym helps with stress, your weight, and so would yoga or meditation. I don’t know where u live. A therapist would be great if u can afford it. Or your health plan covers it. I’ve been a few years ago and I’m checking into a new one. No shame great to have someone to talk to I used to look forward to it. I had to ask my previous Dr for a chest X-ray, I was told after most people have an MRI they can see more. . U r only 23 , did u ask your Dr these ?’s . I have found more answers on the net u have to follow up on everything yourself. If u don’t have confidence in your Dr then switch. I certainly don’t go to my previous one, I could have died from the tests she didn’t take and not having me on blood pressure meds.
caroljb12 Guest
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The symptoms you describe don't sound like an aneurysm however we know they often don't have symptoms. Just because your uncle had an aneurysm had an aneurysm doesn't automatically put you at greater risk. I agree that you need to talk with your Dr about your concerns. It's also important to keep your blood pressure down and lose weight. Going to a gym sounds like a great idea and you will benefit from it in many different ways. Wishing you well.
7cm_AAAsurvivor Guest
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Hi, like your uncle I smoked for 40 plus years. Smoking, being a male over 60 and blood pressure can cause the AAA. I was very healthy for the most part, thought I had the flu for a week when my aorta ruptured. I coded twice and one of the very fortunate to make it to the ER, 5% chance. Had emergency surgery and again was one of the 2.5% that made it through the procedure. Spent 16 days in the hospital, miracle on the second floor. That all took place Jan, 25th 2018, I'm still on the mend. Your young, take care of yourself. Don't smoke, exercise, eat properly and when your around 55 get a ct scan of your abdomen. AND STOP WORRING.