When Salman Khan appeared on the big Indian Netflix show, the audience expected a bright banter, anecdotes in careers and Natalgia. What they did not expect is a Bollywood superstar that revealed a list of serious and difficult health conditions that it is quietly fighting, while still thinking films and performing high energy action. At 59, Khan shared that he suffered from trigeminal neuralgia, brain aneurysms, as well as artery malformation (AVM), among other injuries and ailments, including broken ribs.This open disclosure occurred after a few months of assumptions about his health, especially after the viral clip since the beginning of 2024, it showed that it looks unusually tired at a public event. At Khan’s exhibition, he did not evade the list of his conditions. “We still work with the trigeman neuralgia, with the aneurysm to the brain, with AV Malfcoration. We go, we work despite all this,” he said. These are not minor failures; They are medical complex problems, and in particular AVM can cause significant risks, especially if it is associated with the brain. So, what exactly AVM, how dangerous it can be and why public care?Let’s figure out what arteries are like affecting the brain and body, and why this rare but dangerous condition is suddenly focused thanks to one of India’s largest stars.
What is AVM (arterial malformation)?
Arterioral Development (AVM) is a rare and abnormal glomerulus of blood vessels, where the arteries are connected directly to the veins without normal interferencing capillaries. According to my clinic and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [NINDS]This disrupts typical blood circulation and oxygen exchange in tissues, especially when AVM occurs in the brain or spinal cord.In a healthy artery system, blood rich from the heart to the heart to the body tissues is transferred, and the veins return oxygen, exhausted with oxygen back to the lungs and heart. Capillaries serve as a critical connection between them, which allows to deliver oxygen and nutrients. But in the AVM, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, this average step is missing. As a result, the blood bypasses the tissues that need it, which leads to starvation of oxygen and, over time, damage or even the death of nerve cells.
How common is AVM and where is it going?
AVM are rare and most often congenital, that is, people are born with them, although they may not present symptoms for a much later life. The condition is most common in the brain and the spinal cord, but AVM can occur anywhere in the body.In many cases, AVMS goes unnoticed. They are often detected by accident, during treatment on another problem or even when exposed. However, when symptoms occur, they can be sudden, difficult and potentially life -threatening.
What is the main symptoms of AVM
While some people with AVM remain without symptoms over the years, others may experience a number of characters depending on the size and placement of development. According to my clinic and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [NINDS]Common symptoms include:
- Attacks (focal or generalized)
- Chronic or severe headaches (sometimes migraines)
- Vision trouble (especially when AVM is near the visual paths)
- Muscle weakness or paralysis
- Numbness or abnormal sensations
- Difficulties with talking or understanding speech (aphasia)
- Problems with memory, confusion or even hallucination
- A violation of coordination or walking
- Fainting or dizziness
- Cognitive decline or complexity of executive function
In severe cases, especially when AVM is torn, it can cause intracranial hemorrhages, which will lead to stroke, long -term brain damage or death (Ninds).
Why AVMs are dangerous
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the biggest risk with AVMS is bleeding. Because the incorrect vessels have abnormally thin and weak walls, they are under high pressure rupture. Over time, repeated microvers can lead to cumulative brain damage and increase the risk of dementia.If the gap is massive, the result can become a hemorrhagic stroke that can cause instant, irreversible damage. That is why AVMs that have escaped once are likely to bleed, especially during the first year.Another problem is that large AVM can shrink the closest brain structures, leading to hydrocephalus (fluid buildup), increased intracranial pressure or additional neurological complications.
As diagnosed with AVM
AVM is usually detected using visualization technologies such as:
- Cerebral angiography – Gold Standard for AVMS Visualization (Clinic Mayo)
- MRI and MRA (magnetic -resonance angiography) – Useful for displaying brain tissue and bleeding
- CT scan – Effectively in the bloodstream
- Transcranial Ultrasound – Measures the speed of bleeding, useful for diagnosis (Ninds)
In some cases, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a clear rhythmic “sound” of the sound known as the crutch caused by high -speed bleeding can prevent clinicians about AVM, especially when feeling near the skull.
AVM treatment options
Treatment depends on several factors: the size and location of AVM, whether before, and the general health of the patient. According to my clinic and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [NINDS]Options include:
- Ordinary surgery – Surgical removal AVM
- Endovascular embolism -The technique based
- Radiosiper -Ne -infinning treatment using focused radiation for shrinking or closing AVM over time
ЕAch of them comes with risks, especially for AVMS located deep in the brain. The decision on operation or monitoring is usually made in each case.
Which are triggered Symptoms AVM ?
Interestingly, pregnancy and high blood pressure are two conditions that can increase the risks associated with AVM, including blood flow, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [NINDS]. In the same way as in the case of Khan, aging can complicate how these vascular conditions interact.
Public awareness: Why is Salman Khan’s disclosure on AVM?
For millions of fans who idolize Salman Khan, his opening is a call for awakening. AVM is often invisible until they are catastrophic. Speaking openly, Khan drew attention to the condition that is poorly understood and rarely discussed.It also raises important questions about mental health, career pressure and culture of silent suffering, especially among public figures who are expected to always look strong and invincible.
Life with AVM: Can they manage?
Yes. With early diagnosis and appropriate caution, many people with AVM can live a relatively normal life. However, when malformation bleeds or causes cramps, the rate becomes much higher. Regular monitoring and neurological evaluations are key.Some patients choose a close approach to waiting, especially when AVM is small and without symptoms. But for others, especially those who have a blood flow history, aggressive intervention is often recommended.
