A guide to health problems that should cause you to contact your doctor.

Unruptured AAA

In most cases an unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) will cause no symptoms, unless it becomes very large.

Symptoms of an unruptured AAA may include:

A pulsating feeling in your stomach, usually near your belly button. It is usually only noticeable when you touch it.

Constant back pain.

Constant abdominal pain

If you notice any of these, speak to your GP as soon as possible.

Ruptured AAA

If an aortic aneurysm ruptures, you will feel a sudden and sever pain in the middle or side of your abdomen. The pain can also go down into the scrotum.

Other symptoms include:

Dizziness

Sweaty or clammy skin

Rapid heartbeat

Shortness of breath

Feeling faint

Loss of consciousness

This is a medical emergency, and it is important to get to hospital as soon as possible.

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