Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a health condition where the large blood vessel called the aorta, which runs through your abdomen, becomes weakened and bulges or thins out. This can develop gradually over time and may not cause symptoms initially. If the aneurysm grows large enough or ruptures, it can cause severe bleeding, which is life-threatening. Risk factors include aging, smoking, high blood pressure, and family history. Monitoring the size of an AAA is important, and treatment options like surgery are considered if it reaches a dangerous size to prevent rupture.