aortic aneurysm fear.. part 2

[pablo22]

eeeee its still there, i just seem like the best candidate for one, high BP ... ex-smoker:( WAHH anyone in my boat?

[nomorepanic]

Try and remember this is just HA taking over your thoughts.

You are no more likely to get one than anyone else on here

[nomorepanic]

This is from the NHS website as well:

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most common in men aged over 65, with around in 1 in 25 men being affected.

[nomorepanic]

This is from the BUPA website:

The main cause of AAA is atherosclerosis. This is a process in which fatty deposits build up on the inside of your arteries and weaken the artery walls.
You are more likely to develop atherosclerosis, and therefore an aneurysm, if you:

are male (AAAs are about three times more common in men than in women)
smoke
are over 50
have a family history of AAA
have high blood pressure
do little physical activity
have high cholesterol
are overweight

[pablo22]

thanks for that nicola, im really struggling with this one but feeling a bit better.. i used to smoke but ive been off them a month (woo!) im a bit overweight, and i have high BP although doc not too worried/ doesnt have me on anything for it... god im only 20 why do iworry about this

[nomorepanic]

You are welcome Pablo. Well done on the giving up smoking as well.

You really aren't in the high risk group at all so try not to dwell on it

[pablo22]

even the "little physical activity " category doesn't suit! i mean ... my hearts always racing! ive always had a fast heart beat from being anxious lol