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My doctor told be that my aorta was slightly larger. I just did a CT Scan but do not know the results yet. May not know until this Wednesday. I have some abdominal discomfort with bloating and recently less regular bowel movements. I am anxious about this situation. I am concerned that I may have an abdominal anauryism. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Yes, your doctor probably mean that you have abdominal aorta aneurism. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. Although your aorta is a tough, durable workhorse, sometimes its walls can weaken and bulge in what is called an aortic aneurysm. This could cause a leak that spills blood into your body.
Some aortic aneurysms burst, some don’t. Others force blood flow away from your organs and tissues, causing problems, such as heart attacks, kidney damage, stroke, and even death.
If this is slightly enlraged that there is no need for any treatment, you just should regulate your blood pressue and weight, If this is nore than 5cm in size than you might need surgery. Your doctor will replace the damaged section of your aorta with a man-made tube. Once it’s in place, the graft will make that section of the aorta stronger.
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What Causes An Enlarged Aorta?
Hi and welcome. Yes, your doctor probably mean that you have abdominal aorta aneurism. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. Although your aorta is a tough, durable workhorse, sometimes its walls can weaken and bulge in what is called an aortic aneurysm. This could cause a leak that spills blood into your body. Some aortic aneurysms burst, some don’t. Others force blood flow away from your organs and tissues, causing problems, such as heart attacks, kidney damage, stroke, and even death. If this is slightly enlraged that there is no need for any treatment, you just should regulate your blood pressue and weight, If this is nore than 5cm in size than you might need surgery. Your doctor will replace the damaged section of your aorta with a man-made tube. Once it’s in place, the graft will make that section of the aorta stronger.