World Brain Tumor Day 2024: If you have a regular headache every morning when you wake up, you have trouble thinking, speaking, and finding words, then you have to be alert. Because it can be a symptom of a brain tumor. About 30 thousand cases of brain tumors are reported in India every year. As today is 'World Brain Tumor Day', the increasing cases of brain tumors are a matter of concern.
There are different types of brain tumors
A collection or mass of abnormal cells in the brain is called a brain tumor. A brain tumor can be cancerous or non-cancerous. As a cancerous tumor grows, it can increase the pressure inside the skull. It can cause brain damage as well as be life-threatening. There are different types of brain tumors.
In which primary brain cancer arises. These are brain cells like the membrane surrounding the brain. called meninges and have nerve cells like the pituitary or pineal. A primary cancer can be benign or cancerous. Glioma and meningiomembrane tumors usually occur in adults.
If the headache persists, consult a superspecialist as soon as possible
In India, brain tumors occur in both children and adults. Certain types of brain tumors, such as medulloblastomas, are more commonly diagnosed in children. This makes it the second leading cause of cancer-related death in children globally.
Regarding this, Professor-Head of the Department of Neurosurgery Department of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Dr. Jamin Shah said, 'Headache has become a common problem in today's lifestyle. But if this pain is persistent and especially regularly early in the morning, it is imperative to consult a superspecialist at the earliest.'
A brain tumor is a serious health condition
A brain tumor is a serious health condition. There are two types of brain tumors which are simple and cancerous. Timely diagnosis and proper treatment can lead to a long life. The civil hospital has seen a 10 to 15 percent increase in brain tumor patients in the last two years.
Excessive use of mobile phones is also responsible
Many people believe that excessive use of mobile phones has led to an increase in brain tumor cases, but this has not been proven yet. A brain tumor can be cured quickly if it is treated in time without fear.
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