Coffee, Sex, Exercise Among Triggers for Ruptured Brain Aneurysm

In summary, new research suggests that activities such as drinking coffee, having sex, and vigorous exercise can increase the risk of rupturing a brain aneurysm. This risk is also heightened by other triggers such as being startled, getting angry, and straining on the toilet. These activities all lead to sudden, brief increases in blood pressure, and the increased risk lasts for about an hour. To protect against aneurysm rupture, people with aneurysms should consider reducing their coffee intake and treating constipation. Additionally, getting older can also increase the risk of aneurysms, as even having sex may become a concern. However, it should be noted that the number one source of aneurysms is actually children,
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Coffee, Sex, Exercise Among Triggers for Ruptured Brain Aneurysm

Having sex or drinking coffee could rupture a brain aneurysm, new research suggests. When people with aneurysms--or weak spots in blood vessels in their brains--are under stress, those spots are liable to rip open, causing a stroke. Eight activities increase that risk, according to a study published Thursday in Stroke, based on an analysis of 250 patients who had a stroke resulting from an aneurysm. The findings suggest that drinking coffee increases aneurysm rupture risk by 10.6 percent, followed by vigorous exercise (7.9 increased risk), nose-blowing (5.4 percent), and having sex (4.3 percent). Other triggers include being startled, getting angry, and straining on the toilet. The common factor between the activities, the researchers said, is that they all produce sudden, brief increases in blood pressure. The risk associated with each trigger lasts about one hour. People with aneurysms should take protective steps, like drinking less coffee and treating constipation, according to the study.
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Signs that you're getting old:
...when having sex you worry that this orgasm may be the one that kills you.
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Pffft... the #1 source of aneurysms is "children". Specifically, mine.
 
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Related to Coffee, Sex, Exercise Among Triggers for Ruptured Brain Aneurysm

What is a brain aneurysm?

A brain aneurysm is a weak or bulging area in the wall of an artery in the brain. This can occur when the blood vessel becomes damaged or weakened, causing it to balloon out and potentially rupture.

How common are ruptured brain aneurysms?

Ruptured brain aneurysms are rare, occurring in about 1 in 50 people. However, about 1 in 5 people who have a ruptured brain aneurysm will die from it.

How does coffee consumption affect the risk of a ruptured brain aneurysm?

Studies have shown that drinking coffee in moderation (1-2 cups per day) does not significantly increase the risk of a ruptured brain aneurysm. However, excessive caffeine intake (more than 4 cups per day) may slightly increase the risk.

Is sex a trigger for a ruptured brain aneurysm?

There is no evidence to suggest that sex is a direct trigger for a ruptured brain aneurysm. However, strenuous physical activity, including sexual activity, can temporarily increase blood pressure and potentially increase the risk of rupture in those who already have an undiagnosed aneurysm.

What types of exercises should be avoided to prevent a ruptured brain aneurysm?

There is no specific type of exercise that has been linked to an increased risk of a ruptured brain aneurysm. However, individuals with a known aneurysm should avoid activities that involve straining, such as heavy weightlifting or intense cardio workouts.

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