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What Causes Symptoms Of Brain Tumor?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014
Question: Brain tumor syptoms
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seizures, altered sensorium and raised intracranial pressure

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

The symptoms of brain tumor depend on the site, size and type of brain tumor.
Brain tumors usually produce symptoms of seizures, altered sensorium, functional disability depending on area affected, symptoms of raised intracranial pressure etc.
Investigations like CT / MRI are required to assess the location and extent of the tumor.
Treatment can be planned after performing relevant investigations.

Thanks and take care
Dr shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Symptoms Of Brain Tumor?

Brief Answer: Seizures, altered sensorium and raised intracranial pressure Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. The symptoms of brain tumor depend on the site, size and type of brain tumor. Brain tumors usually produce symptoms of seizures, altered sensorium, functional disability depending on area affected, symptoms of raised intracranial pressure etc. Investigations like CT / MRI are required to assess the location and extent of the tumor. Treatment can be planned after performing relevant investigations. Thanks and take care Dr shailja P Wahal