Changes in gait or difficulty in maintaining balance
not a very typical symptom of a brain aneurysm, but still it may occur. Changes in gait are frequent due to other vascular conditions, which results in micro infarctions of the brain. Nonetheless, it is worth remembering that those living with diseases of blood vessels of the brain are at higher risk of developing an aneurysm.
Maintaining balance is quite a complex mechanism. Perfect balance is achieved via perfect synchronization among various brain centers. Vestibular apparatus, visual information, all have their roles. Thus in a brain aneurysm, the problem of maintaining balance may occur for many reasons. Some individuals may see changes in gait; it may be to compensate for the ability to balance, or due to direct damage to some part of the brain.
