Brain tumours are tricky to diagnose. Yes, that’s right! Unlike other tumours, brain tumours can be silent and undetected for weeks, months, or even years. Check when brain tumours signs may show up New Delhi: A brain tumour is the growth of abnormal cells in the brain.
It is one of the major health burdens across the globe. As per studies, the prevalence of brain tumours in India is nearly 5 to 1o per 100,000 people. On the other hand, according to the International Association of Cancer Registries (IARC), over 28,000 cases of brain tumour are reported in India every year.
Brain tumours can originate in any part of the brain or skull including the protective lining which is the upper of the brain called the skull base, the brainstem, the sinuses the nasal cavity, and even other areas. Brain tumours are seen in people of all age groups and require timely treatment. To treat the tumour, it is important to understand the symptoms first.
When will the brain tumour show symptoms? Dr Pankaj Agarwal , Head of the Department of Neurology, Gleneagles Hospital Parel Mumbai told News9 , “Brain tumours are tricky to diagnose. Yes, that’s right! Unlike other tumours, brain tumours can be silent and undetected for weeks, months, or even years. Moreover, it will depend on the size, location, and growth of the tumour.
There may be cases when the symptoms start to become noticeable when the tumour grows bigger and puts pressure on the nearby areas in the brain. Hence, one can experienc.
