BRAIN TUMOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

A tumor is the swelling of a part of the body; they may occur without an inflammation and can be benign or malignant. A tumor is caused by an abnormal growth of tissue– solid or liquid- filled– in the affected area. All tumors are not cancerous.

Brain Tumor:

A tumor in the brain can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). They can occur at any age.

The exact causes of brain tumors are unknown to researchers and doctors. However, risk factors include:

Family history of tumors

Exposure to ionizing radiations from X-rays for example

They can be caused by cancer that begins elsewhere.

SYMPTOMS

The onset of headaches which become more and more frequent and severe.

Unexplained nausea and vomiting

Difficulty in balance

Vision and hearing gets affected

Confusions 

Personality and behavioral changes

Seizures.

DIAGNOSIS

On the onset of the above-mentioned symptoms, a Neurologist will do the diagnosis using a neurologic exam, CT scan, MRI, angiogram, spinal tap or biopsy.

TREATMENT

Depending on the age of the patient, the location and size of the tumor and the grade of the tumor, the neurosurgeon may suggest the following treatments:

• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy

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Removing Brain Tumor Like No One Else Can

A brain tumor is a collection or mass of abnormal cells in the brain. The skull which encloses the brain is very rigid, when tumors grow inside, it increases the pressure inside the skull which results in brain damage that may be life threatening. But it can be easily cured in one of the Best Brain Cancer Treatment Centers in Tamilnadu. Brain tumors are of two types malignant (cancerous) or Benign (noncancerous).

Brain tumors are categorized as follows:

Primary Brain Tumor: This type of tumor originates in the brain.They can develop from your:

• Brain cells
• The membranes that surround your brain, which are called meninges
• Nerve cells
• Glands
• Primary tumors can be benign or cancerous.

Secondary Brain Tumor: Also known as metastatic brain tumor, make up the majority of brain cancers. This type of tumor starts at one part of the body and spread to the brain. The following can spread to the brain:

• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Skin cancer
• Secondary brain tumors are always malignant.

Risk factors

Mostly, the cause of brain tumor is unknown, but the following factors may raise a person’s risk of developing brain tumor:

• Family history
• Age
• Race
• Chemical exposure
• Exposure to radiation

Symptoms

Brain tumor symptoms can be General (caused by the pressure of the tumor on the brain or spinal cord) or Specific (symptoms caused when a specific part of the brain is not working well)

General symptoms include:

• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Seizures
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sleep problems
• Memory problems

Specific Symptoms include:

• Pressure or headache near the tumor
• Loss of balance
• Muscle weakness or paralysis
• Partial or complete loss of vision
• Problems in understanding or retrieving words
• Inability to look upward

Dr Shyam Sundar is one of the leading, eminent neurosurgeon in Tamil Nadu, who offers expert treatment in various branches in Neurology.  In his Centre for Brain and Spine Chennai, he provides advanced treatment for brain tumor in Tamil Nadu at cost effective rates.

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