World Brain Tumour Day 2018 is on June 8
Brain tumour is a life threatening medical condition which is caused by the abnormal growth of brain cells. Not all tumours are cancerous. There are two main types of brain tumours noncancerous(benign) and cancerous(malignant). Brain tumours are usually graded depending on how fast they grow and what are the chances of it growing back.
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The exact cause of brain tumour is still unknown but there are some risk factors which may lead to brain tumour. These are:
What are the 5 brain tumour symptoms one shouldn't ignore?
Symptoms of the brain tumour depend on various factors and they vary depending on the exact part of brain which is affected. Some symptoms develop slowly over time. Following are those 5 symptoms of brain tumour which you should never ignore. If you ever find any of the symptoms in you or your dear ones, do consult your doctor as soon as possible:
Whenever we talk about headaches, the first symptom comes in our mind is headache, a severe persistent headache. This is usually known as the primary signal of brain tumour. If you are having headache for more than 4-5 days, consult your doctor.
According to MedlinePlus, "Seizures are symptoms of a brain problem. They happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain." The onset of a seizure is an indicator of brain tumour.
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One-sided paralysis is known as hemiplegia. One-sided weakness is known as hemiparesis. In case of hemiplegia, only one side of the body gets paralysed.
A tumour near the optic nerve causes blurred or double vision. It may also cause abnormal eye movements depending on the exact location and size of the tumour. Some brain tumours may cause speech difficulties.
By: Dr Mukesh Pandey, Senior Consultant & Head of Department, Neuro and Spine Surgery, Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh.
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