Brain Tumor Symptoms: Warning Signs, Cysts & Treatments

Symptoms of a brain tumor can range from subtle headaches to specific visual changes. Identifying the signs of gliomas, cysts, or atrophy across different brain lobes is critical for early diagnosis.

CAT scan of human head

Treatment for a Brain Cyst

Brain cysts are spheres that are filled with fluid almost like fluid-filled balloons in the brain. The fluid may contain blood, tissue, or minerals.

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Brain Cross-sectioned.

Brain Atrophy Symptoms

A neurological condition that results in brain tissue loss, brain atrophy can occur in small parts of the brain or affect both hemispheres of the brain, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

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Symptoms of Brain Swelling

Brain swelling, also known as brain edema and cerebral edema, is a serious consequence of a brain injury. When the brain swells, it affects the patient's cognitive and behavioral function. In addition, brain swelling puts the patient at risk for severe brain damage and death.

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