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Get alert before tumor turns malignant and life threatening

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Lloyd Maliner MD
Get alert before tumor turns malignant and life threatening

An abnormal growth of brain cells is called a tumor. There are many types of brain tumors. Brain tumors can be noncancerous or cancerous. In some cases, cancer starts elsewhere in the body and spreads to the brain, causing secondary brain tumors. Brain tumors grow at varying rates. A brain tumor's growth rate and location determine how it will affect the nervous system. You have different treatment options depending on the type of brain tumor you have, as well as its location and size.

Symptoms


A brain tumor's symptoms and signs vary greatly depending on its size, location, and growth rate. Brain tumors may cause the following symptoms:


•   A new headache onset or a change in headache pattern

•   Increasing frequency and severity of headaches

•   Without explanation vomiting or nausea

•   Blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision is some of the most common vision problems

•   A loss of sensation or movement in an arm or leg

•   Balance problems

•   Difficulties with speech

•   Tiredness

•   There is confusion in everyday matters

•   Making decisions is difficult

•   Inability to follow simple instructions

•   A change in personality or behavior

•   Seizures, especially in someone with no prior history of seizures

•   Hearing issues


If you experience persistent symptoms, see your doctor. If you type “brain tumor specialist near me”, then you will be able to get a full list of various tumor specialists.


Primary brain tumors are much less common in adults than secondary brain tumors, which start elsewhere and spread to the brain.


You should also know about Carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain, numbness, and tingling are felt in the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome should be treated as soon as possible after symptoms appear. The problem may be solved by simple things you can do for yourself in the early stages. For instance:


You should take more frequent breaks to rest your hands.


Avoid activities that aggravate symptoms.


Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment consists of wrist splints, medications, and surgery.

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