Bewary of severe and sudden onset of headaches as on of the first warning signs of aneurysm in the brain. Immediate medical attention is required. SAH is a life-threatening occurrence. Genetic predisposition and complications of hypertension are potential causative factors for SAH.

Aneurysm is a frightenting and often sudden unexpected event sometimes in an otherwise seemingly healthy young person. Aneurysms, can be caused, as Amo rightly pointed out, by uncontrolled high blood pressure leading to a stroke.

The American Stroke Association advises everyone to learn to recognise these signs of stroke:

•Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
•Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
•Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
F.A.S.T.

The acronym FAST is an easy way to remember signs of stroke and what to do if you think a stroke has occurred. (The most important is to immediately call emergency assistance.) FAST stands for:

•(F)ACE. Ask the person to smile. Check to see if one side of the face droops.
•(A)RMS. Ask the person to raise both arms. See if one arm drifts downward.
•(S)PEECH. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Check to see if words are slurred and if the sentence is repeated correctly.
•(T)IME. If a person shows any of these symptoms, time is essential. It is important to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. Call for emergency assistance . Act FAST.