**An abdominal aortic aneurysm often causes no symptoms, but you may notice belly or back pain or a pulsing feeling in your belly.**
An aneurysm is a bulge in the main artery carrying blood through your abdomen. Symptoms can develop as it grows, but you cannot judge its size or safety by how you feel. Call 911 for sudden, severe belly or back pain, especially with fainting, dizziness, or clammy skin. See a clinician for recurring discomfort or a belly lump, since these symptoms have several possible causes. If you have an aneurysm, keep scheduled scans, avoid smoking, and take blood pressure medicine as prescribed.
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What are the symptoms of Abdominal aortic aneurysm?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the main artery in your belly and often causes no symptoms. You may notice belly or back pain or a pulsing feeling in your abdomen. Call 911 for sudden, severe belly or back pain, especially with dizziness, fainting, clammy skin, or a rapid heartbeat: these can signal a rupture. Do not drive yourself. See a clinician for recurring discomfort or a belly lump. Symptoms alone cannot confirm or rule out an aneurysm; an ultrasound can check for one. If you already have an aneurysm, seek immediate medical evaluation for new belly or back pain.