The connection between seizures and brain tumors is best explained through the prevalence of brain tumor-related seizures— more than one-third of people diagnosed with a brain tumor will experience a seizure at least once. While considered the earliest symptom of a brain tumor, seizures can also happen as a result of a stroke, brain infection
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Why Did Your Neurosurgeon Order an MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scanning technology that your neurosurgeon may order to evaluate your brain or spinal cord. It uses a huge magnet along with radio waves to produce images of the area in question, and the images will show “slices” of the area so your doctor can look for tumors, lesions, and
Read MoreUnusual Headaches Should Never Be Ignored
Headaches are a common problem for many, and most people experience them at some point in their lives. But how do you know whether a headache is the result of tension, lack of sleep, dehydration, or something more serious? Not all headaches are harmless. For instance, a sudden, severe headache can indicate a brain aneurysm,
Read MoreConcussion Protocol: What It Is and Why It Is Important
Your brain is one of the best-protected organs in your body. It’s shielded by the skull and three structural barriers to keep harmful compounds out. However, that doesn’t make the brain invincible. If you suffer a heavy blow to the head, a concussion can occur. What Is A Concussion? A concussion is a traumatic brain
Read MoreAre There Side Effects of Brain Surgery?
Brain surgery of any kind is never a simple operation, because it is the most complex organ in the body. After the surgery, you may experience various side effects that linger even a year or more after the procedure. Most types of brain surgery are performed to correct physical abnormalities in the brain due to
Read MoreAwake Brain Surgery: Overview
Awake brain surgery is a procedure performed on the brain the patient is awake and alert. This type of surgery reduces the risk of damaging critical brain areas that control vision, movement, speech, and other skills, when the neurological condition being treated is close to that particular part of the brain. Awake brain surgery, also
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Neurosurgeon
Your brain and spinal cord are major components of your body. They control functions that includes your speech, mobility, blood pressure, and breathing, among others. Thus, when you’ve got a problem with any of these functions, you need a neurosurgeon who has great experience with minimally invasive spinal surgery with a known and verifiable history
Read MoreAre You a Candidate for Back Surgery?
Back pain is very common – especially if your job requires heavy lifting, if you engage in a sport or hobby that puts a lot of pressure on your back, or if you have a health condition that contributes to back pain (such as arthritis). This discomfort can become quite disconcerting and distracting, and it
Read MoreRare Types Of Brain Tumors
Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be a very frightening and confusing time, but not all tumors mean the worst. There are more than 120 different types of brain tumors and not all of them are cancerous, with many being rare. Receiving timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment is paramount to your overall health
Read MoreEffects of Brain Tumors on the Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is actually a two-part gland, one on either side of the head, and each locus is approximately halfway between your eye and the top of your ear. It is a master gland for the endocrine system, greatly influencing the hormone glands throughout the body. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of
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