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Salman Khan’s Health Battle: Brain Aneurysm, AVM & Trigeminal Neuralgia

 

On The Great Indian Kapil Show, Bollywood hunk Salman Khan unexpectedly revealed his three life-threatening neurological conditions—brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), and trigeminal neuralgia—in a rare display of candor.

Salman Khan, 59, discussed his work around the world: “Hum ye jo daily ki haddiyan tudwa rahe hain, pasliyan toot gai, trigeminal neuralgia ke sath kaam kar rahe hain, aneurysm hai brain mein uske bawajood kaam kar rahe hain. AV malformation hai, uske bawajood chal rahe hain (I'm out here breaking my bones every day--ribs are fractured, I'm working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there's an aneurysm in the brain, yet I'm still working). There’s also an AV malformation, and still, I'm carrying on.”

This shocking revelation has created a deep sense of worry, admiration, and respect for the humble space he occupies as a celebrity. But what are the neurological conditions that impact his everyday life?


1. Brain Aneurysm: A Ticking Time Bomb Within the Brain

 

A brain aneurysm is an abnormal widening of an artery, typically occurring when the artery's wall has thinned or become weakened. It is known as the silent killer because, almost always, an aneurysm does not show symptoms before it ruptures. The rupture could lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, brain injury, and death. 


Critical Details: 

 

  • Risk of Rupture: The risk of rupture is high. Once it ruptures, the hemorrhage can kill patients within a few minutes. 
  • Symptoms (if not ruptured): Blurred vision, headache, neck pain, or seizures.
  • Salman's Case: Khan does high-effort stunts despite the risk and has proven his endurance. 

 

Experts have warned that stress and strain, both prevalent in Khan's profession, increase the likelihood of rupture, highlighting the importance of Khan's resilience.


2. Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) - A Woven Mat of Vessels 

 

An arteriovenous malformation is an exceedingly rare, abnormal condition characterized by the intertwining of arteries and veins, which hampers normal blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain. It is known to cause chronic headaches, seizures, or spontaneous brain hemorrhage.
 

The Risks: 

 

  • Risk for hemorrhage: Theoretically, they can rupture with a 2-4% annual probability, mortality risk following each hemorrhage being 18%.
  • Neurological impact: Based on its location, the malformation can contribute to deficits in speech, movement, or cognition. 
  • Salman's Truth: His insights reveal the hidden challenge of someone trying to pursue an action-hero career while burdened by this disease.


3. Trigeminal Neuralgia: The Suicide Disease

 

Trigeminal neuralgia, TN, is universally recognized as the most extreme pain condition in medicine. TN is defined as sudden, brief shocks of pain in the face, and simple movements (like eating or speaking) can cause an attack.


Living with TN:

 

  • Pain Scale: Patients rate pain worse than childbirth or kidney stones.
  • Salman's Fight: In 2017, Salman was the first public figure to share his story of living with TN, and he still pulls a gun straight despite the most disabling flare-ups of pain.
  • Treatment Problems: The medication is losing its effectiveness, and the last option is surgery.

 

The Broader Perspective: Resilience of Traits and Adversities as a Testament to Character 

 

Salman is portrayed as having a level of honesty that has enabled a conversation surrounding chronic illness, aging in the spotlight, and the less glamorous side of fame, which was previously romanticized. Salman still treats fractures, irritations of nerves, and vascular diseases, for he must have had great strength.

The Absurd Portrayals of Global Online Fandoms. Many international fandoms recommend that Salman shouldn't work at all if it means he might be healthy. Just going into the filming of Sikander, Salman's storyline is arguably the most unfortunate case of the invisible battle between empires that come and go before they arrive.

 

Salman Khan's health struggles have ignited conversations that can save lives 

 

Salman Khan's story offers more than just updates on celebrity health; it tells a thrilling tale of persistence, vulnerability, and the impact of resilience. For healthcare workers, early detection of health issues can be a matter of life and death for patients. Therefore, Salman Khan's convictions can help raise awareness that ultimately could save lives.