No. All brain tumors are not cancers. A common brain tumor called meningioma is benign. These arise from coverings of the brain and start compressing the brain as they grow. These can be surgically removed completely with a very good cure.
WHAT ARE PROBLEMS WITH BRAIN TUMORS?
Most people draw their knowledge of a brain tumor from movies or serials. Even in real life, a large section of the society does not have adequate knowledge about brain tumors. There is a misconception that every tumor will either kill or result in coma, with mental and physical problems. There are 5-10 cases of brain tumors per 100000 populations in India. Although a severe disease, adequate knowledge and timely treatment can save many lives.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS?
- Severe headache not relieved by common medicines.
- Headaches with persistent or projectile vomiting
- Altered sensorium or loss of consciousness
- Unexplained confusion.
- Seizures in an adult.
- Blurring of vision
- Impaired hearing or abnormal sounds in ear
- Hormonal imbalance
- Sexual dysfunction
- Drastic behavioral changes
- Difficulty in balancing
WHAT CAUSES BRAIN TUMORS?
Till date, the exact cause of brain tumor is not established though many theories are being postulated. The ongoing progress in medical sciences and technology has made treatment more advanced, and chances of a patient recovering a normal routine are greater.
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