Cases of brain tumors are increasing rapidly globally, the young population is also falling prey to it. Uncontrolled growth in the cells of the brain or its surroundings causes brain tumors. Sometimes there can be a risk of it spreading to other parts of the body.
According to the report of the American Brain Tumor Association, more than 1 million people are living with brain tumors worldwide. It is primarily diagnosed in about 90,000 people every year. Children can also be at risk.
World Brain Tumor Day is celebrated every year on June 8 to make people aware of the increasing global risks of brain tumors and educate them about prevention. Health experts say that not every brain tumor needs to be cancerous. However, it is necessary to identify and treat its symptoms in time.
Causes and risks of brain tumor
Brain tumor is caused by changes in the DNA of the cells of the brain or its surroundings. If it is not diagnosed and treated in time, the risk of it becoming cancerous increases. Some conditions may increase the risk of brain tumors in you, which need to be paid serious attention to.
The risk of brain tumors and cancer can be genetic. Apart from this, you may also be at risk of a tumor due to exposure to some types of chemicals and radiation. It is important to identify its symptoms in time.
Know about the symptoms of brain tumor
Health experts say that the symptoms of a brain tumor depend on the location and size of the tumor. Some tumors damage brain tissue and some tumors can put pressure on the surrounding brain. Frequent headache is considered an early sign of a tumor. Apart from this, it is also important to pay serious attention to some other symptoms.
Headache or pressure that is more in the morning.
Often feeling nausea or vomiting.
Eye problems, such as blurred vision.
Reduced sensation or movement in hands or feet.
Problems with balance - problems in speaking.
Often feeling tired.
Memory problems.
Prevention and treatment of brain tumor
There is no way to prevent brain tumors. If you get a brain tumor, it is necessary to treat it in time. Treatment of brain tumors depends on whether the tumor is cancerous or not. In this, measures like surgery along with medicines can be taken.
If there is a history of brain tumors in your family, then you may also be at risk of it. Get information about prevention and precautions from the doctor in this regard. Cancer risks can be reduced by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet. Nutritious and anti-cancer foods should be made a part of the diet.
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