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 such as meningitis, or closed head injury. A thorough diagnostic evaluation can therefore differentiate between a brain tumor and other neurological ... [Read More]
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Concussion 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 injury resulting from a violent blow to the head, neck, or upper body. Although the brain can withstand minor jolts, sudden and forceful movements can cause the brain to move or ... [Read More]
Why You Should See a Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeons are the medical specialists to see for diseases and issues affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They can perform complex brain surgery and spine surgery, but they also provide nonsurgical treatments. A neurosurgeon can treat chronic pain, spine disorders, brain and spine tumors, and vertebral fractures, just to name a few. Neurosurgeons are regularly consulted by neurologists, emergency room doctors, and general practitioners. Reasons to Visit a ... [Read More]
Benign vs. Cancerous Brain Tumor Procedures
Tumors are either benign or malignant, where benign ones are noncancerous and malignant ones are cancerous. (This is a relatively new distinction, whose purpose is for clarity – “benign cancer” was confusing to many patients.) A tumor can be highly complex, and never more so than when it involves the brain, which is the most complex organ in the body. Whether benign or cancerous, a brain tumor always requires immediate medical attention and treatment. This is because both malignant and benign ... [Read More]
Rare 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 and a successful recovery. Brain Tumors A brain tumor is a mass of tissue formed from abnormal cell growth in the brain. Brain tumors are usually named after the type of cells ... [Read More]
