Abnormal Forceful Pulse
AAA often causes an abnormal forceful pulse that is felt just above the umbilicus. A trained professional can feel and measure the approximate diameter of this artery.
Back Pain
Occasionally, a person will experience a new onset of back pain, which can be moderate to severe, and is not explained by back injury.
No Symptoms
Most often, there are no symptoms and the aneurysm is discovered during a routine physical examination, or when CAT Scan or MRI are done for a different ailment. AAA runs in families and occurs more often in older patients.