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What that pesky headache is trying to tell you

A brain aneurysm, also known as cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, occurs when you have a weak spot in the brain’s arterial walls. The weak spot fills with blood and bulges. An aneurysm looks like a ripe berry hanging out of a stem. If a brain aneurysm bursts, it quickly turns into a medical emergency which can cause a stroke, brain damage, or even death.

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