Brain Tumor: Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis And Treatments

Brain Tumor is the accumulation of abnormal or cancer cells in the brain. Usually, the normal cells in the body will age, die and will get replaced with new cells. But cancer cells proliferate, and unlike normal cells, do not die. They grow uncontrollably becoming a threat to our life. 

Not all tumours are, however, cancerous. Some are benign, and do not pose a threat to life. 

If diagnosed in the early stage Brain Tumour can be treated. Below mentioned are the symptoms of Brain Tumor.

• Balance problems
• Changes in mental ability
• Vision problems
• Hearing problems
• Headaches
• Numbness
• Sleep problems
• Memory problems
• Facial Paralysis
• Vomiting
• Muscle jerking 

Brain Tumors are categorised into two: 

• Primary Brain Tumor: Here the tumor forms in the brain and does not spread to other parts of the body.

• Secondary Brain Tumor (Metastatic Brain Tumor): Here the tumor forms somewhere else in the body and travels to the brain. 

Methods For Diagnosis: 

• Neurologic Exam: Your specialist will analyse your vision, hearing, muscle strength, alertness, coordination and reflexes. He also will check your eyes for swelling.

• MRI Scanning: A machine with a magnet is linked to a computer which can show the detailed pictures of areas inside your head. These pictures can show if there is any abnormalities. Sometimes they inject a liquid (contrast material) into the blood vessels of your arm or hand to spot the differences in the brain tissues. 

• CT Scan: X-ray machine which is linked to a computer will take detailed pictures of the areas inside your head. They inject contrast material into the blood vessel of your arm which can show the affected area.

• Biopsy: Here a tissue is removed from the brain and is observed under a microscope for any abnormality. 

Treatments:

After diagnosis, a treatment will be suggested by the specialist depending on the person's age, type of tumor, location, size and general health.

• Surgery: The surgeon will make an opening in the skull and remove the entire tumor.

• Radiation Therapy: They use high powered rays which can damage cancer cells and stops further growth.

• Chemotherapy: Drugs which can kill cancer are given orally or by injection into the blood vessel or muscle. 

At BRAIN AND SPINE DELHI, our expert strives to provide the best treatment for neuro-related problems.

Blog Reviewed By: Dr Manish Vaish

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