The most common brain tumor: 3 things you should know

A brain tumor is caused by the growth of the abnormal cells in the tissues that are present in and around the brain. It can be non-cancerous or malignant. There are some metastatic which may spawn in the brain itself although some spawn in the different region and move to the brain. 

The symptoms of all types of brain tumors have been highlighted below-

●      Change in the patters of the headaches.

●      unexplained nausea and vomiting

●      difficulty in maintaining balance

●      change in behaviors

●      difficulty in speaking

●      loss of movement in arms and legs and loss of sensation

●      gradual seizures

●      vision problems

These are some general symptoms if any brain tumor but the most common brain tumor is a meningioma, which is often benign.

There are three things you should know-

1. This tumor can grow in a different areas

This type of tumors is not generally seen in the brain or spinal cord, but they can be the primary reason behind the existence of the disorder. They can move from any body part to the brain. They are normally benign in nature and are not necessary to be operated by a surgery. They can even grow in your skull, which can be the reason behind the disorder as well.

2. These tumors do not spread

These tumors are benign in nature, so generally, they do not spread. It is even very rare to see somebody diagnosed with a meningioma. They can grow quietly for years, but they never are large enough to create any severe problems. As they do not create problems so you might not need to have surgery, but your doctors may advise you to have regular checkups and MRI. Otherwise, if it grows to a considerable size, then a surgery will be performed to remove it.

3. The symptoms of this disease depend on the size and its location

The symptoms of a brain tumor include headaches, blurred vision, or seizures. The tumors which are larger in size can stop the flow of the fluids, which can affect your memory. Tumors in different places can affect different aspects like smell, vision, or taste.

These are essential things which you should be aware of. Brain tumors are hard to detect as it has been recorded by doctors themselves that they often identify a tumor in the most unexpected circumstances and scenarios.

There is no primary cause for this disease, but many risk factors can be identified. This can even happen due to genetic traits. However, people above the age of 60 are most likely to experience brain tumors as the chances of its occurrence increases with age. African American people are more prone to get diagnosed with this particular disease. Due to exposure to the radiation which is harmful to human beings can also be the reason that you are diagnosed with brain tumor. 

Earlier, we didn't have much resources and techniques to cure this disease, but now the world has advanced to such an extent that we are able to cure brain tumor effectively.

Now many neurologists in Mumbai have been able to cure many patients with surgery or even with the regular checkups and treatment alone. We are moving forward every day, developing ourselves and our country, which enables us to find solutions to more problems like these to save more people around us.

Dr Rakesh Singh is best   neurologist in Mumbai

Brain tumor is still a disease, which can affect your health adversely. This is why people should look to visit the best neurologists in Mumbai or any other city to effectively treat the concerned disorder.