BRAIN AND NERVE TUMORS
A brain tumor can be described as an abnormal mass of cells in the brain. There are many different types of brain tumors. Some are benign, while others may be malignant. A tumor either arises primarily in the brain or forms in the brain after spreading from a tumor elsewhere in the body (metastasis). The tumor's growth rate and location determine how it will affect the nervous system.
What are the possible signs of a brain tumor?
- A new headache that is unlike previous headaches
- Headaches that become increasingly frequent
- Unexplained nausea/vomiting
- Vision problems, blurred vision, double vision
- Loss of sensation and movement in the arms and legs
- Balance problems
- Speech disorders
- Confusion (clouding of consciousness)
- Personality changes
- A seizure in a person with no history of seizures
- Hearing problems
Radiation exposure and family history are risk factors for brain tumors.
A detailed neurological examination and advanced imaging methods such as MRI and CT are of great importance in diagnosis. Surgery, radiotherapy and targeted chemotherapies are modern treatment approaches for brain tumors.
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