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[2bob]

how many over 65 has had an A A scan if you haven't you should go for one

 

[Munchie]

?

 

[scotjimland]

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/repairofabdominalaneurysm/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/repairofabdominalaneurysm/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx

Had it done last year

 

[davejen]

Me too. All OK.
Cheers Dave

 

[Neckender]

Had mine done last year too, all ok.

Thanks,
John.

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[scotjimland]

just to add to the OP information..

the scan takes about five minutes, maybe less, done at our local surgery, and you get the result immediately..
so no hanging about worrying ..

 

[Badknee]

Been there, done that, got the all clear.

 

[DBK]

I had a friend who was scanned and they found an aneurysm. He could have dropped dead at any moment, if it bursts it is 100% fatal. It is a major op to fix with a protracted recovery period but he is alive today, which he wouldn't be otherwise.

Get the scan if invited.

 

[Tootles]

Had mine done last year, by a doctor wearing a tin hat. No aircraft spotted.

Apart from that, well worth having done, but take care, if they find anything, your driving licence can be at risk, as they inform DVLC of any medical condition found.

 

[Larby]

Had mine done recently. No bulges or shrinkage Asked how often, every 65 years if OK when checked.
Have recently done the 3 stick samples Blood samples show all in order but BP bit high, but nice slow pulse, 50 to 65.
I intend to choose my kids retirement home and spend all their inheritance

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[trophychap]

Had mine done just after my sixty fifth birthday, its a bit of gel on your belly and an instant result bit like pregnant ladies really. You can see whats happening on the screen as the nice young nurse (in my case) did it. Got the all clear fortunately.

 

[daveandsan]

Never heard of it and never been offered the chance to have it.

 

[Tootles]

Never heard of it and never been offered the chance to have it.

its a bit of gel on your belly and an instant result

 

[Baycott]

My dad died aged 79 due to an aortic aneurysm so will be getting mine checked as soon as I reach 65.

 

[scotjimland]

Never heard of it and never been offered the chance to have it.

@daveandsan
Screening
All men in the UK who are 65 or over are offered an ultrasound scan to check for AAAs.

All men should receive an invitation in the year they turn 65 years old. Men who are older than 65 can refer themselves for screening by contacting their local NHS AAA screening service.

For more information, visit our page on AAA screening.

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[FIDGET]

Yep!! had mine done last year.

 

[busby]

Just ringing to book mine.....BUSBY

 

[rolandrat]

Just booked mine on 0191 445 2554 for the Cumbria and Lancashire area.

 

[Granjan]

My dad had bruising round his stomach for a few days and mild discomfort, he then felt nuch worse, collapsed and died within 24 hrs, this was in 1996 when they didn't operate he was 68, his brother had same problem several years later and had a repair. He is still alive fairly well and in his mid eighties. It is hereditary and my brothers and I have all been screened. Its a no brainer my mum had 18 years without my dad and we lost a very dear Dad and Grandad.

 

[movan]

Is it something that only men can get? Even the link kept referring to male scans only.

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[scotjimland]

Is it something that only men can get? Even the link kept referring to male scans only.

I think also females .. however.. from the info

"This swelling is far more common in men aged over 65 than it is in women and younger men, so men are invited for screening in the year they turn 65."

Perhaps esquire at your surgery ?

Prevention
The best way to prevent getting an aneurysm – or reduce the risk of an aneurysm growing bigger and possibly rupturing – is to avoid anything that could damage your blood vessels, such as:

• smoking
• eating a high-fat diet
• not exercising regularly
• being overweight or obese

Read more about preventing aneurysms.

Screening
Men who are 65 and over are offered a screening test to check if they have an AAA.

All men in England are invited for screening in the year they turn 65.

Men who are over 65 and have not previously been screened can request a screening test by contacting their local AAA screening service directly.

Women and men under 65 are not invited for screening.

However, if you feel you have an increased risk of having an AAA, talk to your GP who can still refer you for a scan.

Read more about screening for an AAA.

 

[rich g]

yep had mine last year,all good

 

[2bob]

glad people are taking notice it just like woman have when they pregnant but just hope they don't find anything

 

[2bob]

Is it something that only men can get? Even the link kept referring to male scans only.

no you can have some fun// then go and get a scan to see if your fun work

 

[Puddleduck]

I can't have ultrasound scans . Had so many in the past I have become allergic to the gels.

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[Cobweb]

No , anyone can have it . My mothers post Mortem showed that she had AA although it was not the cause of of her death . I had a scan just to make sure I did not have AA and all was OK . It is just an ultrasound scan and in my case they looked at my gallbladder as well making sure I did not have gallstones . I got the results straight away .