Brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain and these masses can be cancerous or noncancerous. Normally the cells in our body grow and die after some time and new cells w ill be formed, but in case of cancer these body cells keep on growing and form a mass. It is a dangerous life threatening illness, people with brain tumor have several symptoms like vision or eye problems, severe headache, speech difficulties, memory problems, hearing problems and so on. These tumors grow in different sizes and shapes and how quickly the tumors in our body grow differ from one to another.
These tumors in brain can be cancerous (i.e. malignant) and non cancerous (i.e. benign). Cancerous or malignant tumors can be life threatening, as they grow, they increase pressure in skull and lead to brain damage. This type of tumors grow back even after treatment. These cancerous tumors are classified into two types namely
- Primary Tumors– in this type the tumor begins in the brain. These tumors may develop from brain cells, nerve cells, meninges (membranes surrounding the brain) and glands. The most common types of cancerous tumors seen in adults are gliomas and meningiomas. Few Primary tumors can be non cancerous but leads to complications due to their size and location where they are developed. Primary tumors grow in brain and do not spread to other parts.
- Secondary Tumors– in this type the tumors start growing in other parts of the body and spread to brain. These tumors are most common in people with history of cancer. These tumors are more common than the primary tumors. Secondary tumors are always cancerous and very dangerous. Here are few cancers which can spread to brain and lead to secondary tumors
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Skin cancer
- Colon cancer
Causes of Brain Tumors
The exact cause of brain tumors are not known yet. Few risk factors can increase the risk and lead to brain tumor in many people. Here are few factors that increase your risk of developing brain tumor
- Age– even though brain tumors can occur at any age, they are most common in elder people. As people age, the risk of brain tumors also increase and because of it age is treated as the important risk factor.
- Family history– people with family history of brain tumors are at an increased risk of developing tumors in brain.
- Exposure to radiation– people who are exposed to ionization radiation in childhood or in the past are at an increased risk of developing brain tumors. People who are exposed to radiation therapy for cancer treatment are at an increased risk of brain cancer.
- Exposure to chemicals– people who are exposed to certain chemicals at work place are also at an increased risk of brain cancer.
Symptoms of Brain Tumor
Symptoms of brain tumor differ based on the size, type and also the location of tumor in brain. As the functions of our body mainly depend on the different areas of the brain, symptoms also depend on the location of tumor in the brain and affect the areas of our body which are controlled by that location. People may not experience any severe symptoms until the tumor increased in size. Here are few common symptoms mostly seen in people with brain tumor
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Blurred or double vision
- Seizures
- Clumsiness
- Memory problems
- Problem with balancing and walking
- Loss of concentration
- Facing numbness or tingling feeling in arms and legs
Though these symptoms can occur due to other problems also, it is very important to consult your doctor.
Effects of Brain Tumors
Brain tumors severely affect our life and overall wellbeing. Tumors in brain lead to several changes and affect us physically, emotionally and mentally. Here are few effects of brain tumor
- Leads to personality changes and affects mood and character of individuals
- Leads to depression due to treatment and daily life changes
- Brain tumor and treatment leads to fatigue
- Brain tumor affects memory and leads to memory loss and other problems
- Leads to problems with speech and communication and face difficulty to express and understand
- Affects thinking skills and children with brain tumor face difficulty in learning
- Leads to seizures in adults
Tips to Overcome Brain Tumor
One can control the risk of brain tumor through few life style changes. Here are few health tips for brain tumor with which you can prevent and overcome brain tumor and its complications
- Sleep– sleep is very important for every individual. Sleep helps to improve brain health. Get adequate sleep, as sleep helps to repair cell damage and restore tissues.
- Avoid exposure to radiation– radiation increase the risk of brain tumor and by limiting the exposure one can easily avoid brain tumor.
- Healthy diet– include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet as they help to lower the risk of brain tumor
- Exercise daily– exercises improve immunity and overall wellbeing, it also reduce the risk of brain tumors.
- Know about your risks– know about your risks like age, family history of brain tumor and take necessary precautions
- Consult your doctors– if you face any symptoms, consult your doctor and never neglect the symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important.
Homeopathy for Brain Tumor
Homeopathy treatment for brain tumor is natural and also works very effectively. Homeopathy uses natural remedies to treat brain tumor which are safe, non toxic and side effects free. Homeopathy remedies for brain tumor are prescribed based on the symptoms and theory of individualization. Homeopathy along with treatment also provides health tips for brain tumor. These homeopathy tips for brain tumor are natural, safe and assist in quick recovery. These overcome tips for brain tumor are very helpful and suitable for people of all age groups and they also help to avoid the complications of brain tumor.