5. Aneurysms
When a person has weak walls in their blood vessels, they can start to form pockets of blood. In most cases aneurysms are asymptomatic. A burst aneurysm causes internal bleeding and they can be life-threatening. People who suffer from chronic high blood pressure are more prone to developing internal bleeding due to burst aneurysms. High blood pressure makes blood vessel walls weak which can lead to a bulge developing in the walls of the arteries.
Aneurysms and internal bleeding caused by them can happen in any part of the body. The most common areas for an aneurysm to develop is in the legs, spleen, brain, and aorta. Aneurysms cause pain, dizziness, and an increased heart rate as well as internal bleeding.
If a burst aneurysm is not treated quickly, it can lead to death from excessive internal bleeding. Men and people over the age of 60 are more at risk of developing aneurysms.