Symptoms of ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
Sometimes, a pulsating mass may be felt within the abdomen. This is more common in people over 60 years of age. History of smoking and of vascular disease is commonly present.
Severe back pain and abdominal pain may develop. The legs may become cold or discolored from a blood clot dislodged from the aneurysm. Vascular disease affecting the intestines can lead to intestinal claudication. Here, the blood supply to the intestines is diminished, and abdominal pain, swelling, and bloody diarrhea can occur.
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