Brain tumor (patient information)

Brain tumor
CT scan of brain showing brain cancer to left parietal lobe in the peri-ventricular area.
ICD-10	C71, D33.0-D33.2
ICD-9	191, 225.0
DiseasesDB	30781
MedlinePlus	007222 000768
eMedicine	emerg/334

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What is brain tumor?

Brain is a part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is the center of thought, feeling, memory, speech, vision, hearing, movement, and so on. Brain tumors include any tumor which starts in the brain. The cause of brain tumors is unknown. When person is damaged by the cancer, on one hand tumors can directly destroy brain cells. On the other hand, they can also indirectly damage cells by producing inflammation, compressing other parts of the brain and increasing pressure within the skull. Usual symptoms include epileptic seizures, numbness of part of the body, abnormal movements and an abnormal positioning of the body, fever, headache, etc. Treatments involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and a combination.

How do I know if I have brain tumor and what are the symptoms of brain tumor?

Early brain tumor does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

• epileptic seizures

• Decreased sensation of a body area

• Dysfunctional movement or uncontrollable movement

• Speech difficulties

• Double vision or decreased vision

• Hearing loss

• Personality and behavior changes

• Emotional instability

• Hiccups

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Who is at risk for brain tumor?

Clinical data has suggested that the development of kidney cancer is related to several factors.

• Radiation exposure

• Family history

• Immune system disorders

• Cell phone use: There has been a great deal of debate in recent years.

Where to find medical care for brain tumor?

Directions to Hospitals Treating brain tumor

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