A collection of cells in the brain which leads to increased intracranial pressure is called brain tumor. It can be either benign or malignant. Primary brain tumors, gliomas, pituitary tumors, meningiomas, schwannomas, primary germ cell tumors, meningiomas, ependymomas, primary central nervous system lymphomas, secondary brain tumor, etc., are types of brain tumor. Surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, along with physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy to improve the quality of life help in treating brain tumors.
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I have had nausea and headaches. Is there any chance of a brain tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had nausea for three weeks. There are no other symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. I consulted a specialist doctor, and all the blood tests were normal. After the appointment, moderate to large stool burdens were cleaned with PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy). This, how... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From your history, I do not think there is a need for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Just having nausea does not indicate that it is because of brain pathology. Patients with brain issues present with other symptoms, li... Read Full »