Aneurysm, Brain (cont.)
Medical Author:
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEMDr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Medical Editor:
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhDDr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications. IN THIS ARTICLE
When to Seek Medical CarePatients who have altered mental status, confusion, lethargy, and loss of consciousness associated with a headache need emergency attention and it is appropriate to activate the emergency medical system (call 911, if available) to get help. Migraine patients or those who have routine headaches know their headaches and associated symptoms. If the symptoms are different or more intense, it may be worthwhile to seek medical care. Patients who have a severe headache, fever, and stiff neck should also seek medical care immediately. These symptoms may be caused by meningitis or encephalitis. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Aneurysm, Brain
Worst Headache of Your Life
The worst headache of your life may be a life-threatening emergency. Symptoms such as a headache with fever and a stiff neck, a headache that starts with a thun...learn more >>
Viewer Comments & ReviewsBrain Aneurysm - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with brain aneyursm. Brain Aneurysm - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How was your brain aneurysm treated? |
WebMD Daily
Get breaking medical news.
From WebMD
Brain and Nervous System Resources
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape
Cerebral Aneurysm »
The word aneurysm comes from the Latin word aneurysma, which means dilatation.
Featured Topics
Medical Dictionary
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick, easy,
pill identification
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including 24 hour, pharmacies
