In most cases, an unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm will cause no symptoms, unless it becomes particularly large.
Symptoms of an unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm may include:
- a vibrating feeling in your abdomen, usually near your belly button, that's usually only noticeable when you touch it
- persistent back pain
- persistent abdominal pain
Ruptured aortic aneurysm
If your aortic aneurysm ruptures, you'll feel a sudden and severe pain in the middle or side of your abdomen. In men, the pain can also radiate down into the scrotum.
Other symptoms include:
- dizziness
- sweaty and clammy skin
- rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
- shortness of breath
- feeling faint
- loss of consciousness
Medical emergency
A ruptured aortic aneurysm is a medical emergency. If you suspect that you or someone in your care has had a ruptured aneurysm, call 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance.
