Music tycoon and hip hop legend Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, after posting that he was “doing great” on Instagram. Doctors said they have not yet determined what caused his aneurysm, but he is stable for now, TMZ reported.
“I am doing very well and receiving excellent care from my medical team,” he wrote. “I will be out of the hospital and coming home soon.”
Here is everything you need to know about the condition.
What is a cerebral aneurysm?
A cerebral aneurysm (better known as a cerebral aneurysm) is a condition in which a blood vessel in the brain expands, causing the development of a blood balloon. The balloon may burst or leak, which can be fatal in 40% of cases.
Although about 50% to 80% of aneurysms never break, those who do can have devastating consequences.
When an aneurysm breaks out, people may experience symptoms such as sudden headache, vomiting, stiff neck, double vision and confusion, according to the Mayo Clinic. These types of ruptures can cause permanent brain damage and death.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, the total number of people living with the disease in the United States is unclear because “they don’t always cause symptoms”. Approximately 30,000 Americans experience ruptured cerebral aneurysms each year.
It is estimated that one in 50 people has a non-ruptured brain aneurysm in the United States, according to the Brain aneurysm Foundation.
Family history and lifestyle may be the best indicators of possible aneurysms, as there are generally few warning signs
There are not always telltale signs that someone will have a brain aneurysm. Instead, there are risk categories to watch out for.
Genetics and family history often play a big role in determining whether or not you will have aneurysms during your lifetime, so experts recommend knowing your family’s history of the disease and consulting your doctor accordingly.
Pre-existing conditions, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, can also be warning signs, as both are associated with weakening of the arterial walls, which can lead to the swelling of blood vessels.
Smoking, drinking a lot and using drugs can also weaken your arteries and make you more vulnerable to aneurysms.
Other risk factors include age and sex, as brain aneurysms usually break between the ages of 30 to 60 and are most commonly experienced by women.
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