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As the aneurysm develops, there are usually no symptoms. When the aneurysm leaks or tears, you may experience the following:
- Sudden pain in your abdomen, groin, back, legs or buttocks
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abnormal stiffness in your abdominal muscles
- Swelling or bulging in one area of your abdomen
- Clammy skin
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Source
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by GR Upchurch, Jr., M.D. and TA Schaub, M.D. (American Family Physician April 01, 2006, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060401/1198.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 07/10
Created: 04/06
