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Does The Brain MRI Report Indicate Brain Tumor?

Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014

Question: Is this a brain tumor? 27/F. Had an MRI with and without contrast 6 months ago back in XXXXXXX Also had an EEG at that time. Both were normal. Yesterday after getting out of the shower I experienced sudden, severe dizziness. I also had nausea, but never threw up. It lasted two hours to where I couldnt get out of bed because it was difficult to walk and felt like the room was spinning. Im very worried this is a brain tumor. I went to the ER last night and by thst time I was feeling more functional. They diagnosed me with BPPV. But everything ive read about bppv says that bppv only lasts a couple of minutes, maximum. I dont know why it lasted two hours. The ER doctor ( he was a PA) said that I have a lot of fluid in my right ear - but I just got over a cold. So im very scared. Was this a seizure? The PA in the ER looked into my eyes with the light instrument and gave me a quick neuro exam (fingertips to nose , ect ) but im still scared. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
With a recent negative MRI this is not likely at all to be a brain cancer.

A seizure is also unlikely at this point.

I think it would be a good idea to see your PCP for a focused exam with some labs perhaps to make sure there is no metabolic issue. I trust pregnancy is not a concern as well.

It may take a little while to sort out but your primary physician should certainly be involved.

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar