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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Is it possible to get vCJD from eating food purchased in the U.S.? | It's extremely unlikely. To prevent mad cow disease from entering the country, since 1989, the federal government has banned imports of certain types of animals from countries where mad cow disease has been reported. This ban includes meat products used in human, animal, and pet foods. Also, banning high-risk animals f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Can you get vCJD from drinking milk from an infected cow? | Milk and milk products are not believed to pose any risk for transmitting vCJD. Experiments have shown that milk from cows infected with mad cow disease doesn't cause infections. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: What about other products made from cow byproducts? | The FDA doesn't allow materials from cattle in human food, dietary supplements, or cosmetics. The materials that are banned include the brain, skull, eyes, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system from cattle older than 30 months as well as the tonsils or small intestine from all cattle. You also can't use ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy the current risk of vCJD to Americans traveling abroad? | According to the CDC, the current risk of acquiring vCJD appears to be extremely small. But the precise risk in any specific country is hard to know. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: What other countries have reported cases of mad cow disease? | BSE was mostly in the U.K. But cases have been reported in other countries, including Ireland, Switzerland, France, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark, Canada, and the U.S. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Can other animals get BSE? | Yes, other animals can get their own versions of BSE. Similar illnesses infect sheep, goats, mink, deer, elk, and house cats. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Do hunters need to worry about getting BSE from eating wild animals? | Deer, moose, and elk can get a form of BSE calledchronic wasting disease(CWD). Signs of a sick animal are stumbling, lowered head, droopy ears, and weakness. But there are no known cases of CWD passing from animals to people. You should still take precautions, such as not shooting, handling, or eating an animal that's ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy vCJD Symptoms? | The disease can affect all age groups and is very hard to diagnose until it has nearly run its course. In the early stages of vCJD, people have symptoms related to the nervous system, such asdepressionand loss of coordination. Later in the illness,dementiadevelops. But only in advanced stages of the disease can brain a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy vCJD Diagnosis? | There's no way to know for sure a person has variant CJD until you look at their brain tissue, usually after death. But it's possible to look for it in a brain biopsy. vCJD is very rare, but doctors may suspect it when you have:
• Early death
• Psychiatric symptoms
• Persistent pain
• Dementia and other signs inclu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy vCJD Treatment? | Doctors don't have any way to treat vCJD or other prion diseases. Treatment is aimed at managing symptoms and keeping you comfortable. Medicines to help with vCJD-related symptoms include:
• Antidepressants
• Sedatives
• Painkillers
A person with any type of CJD, including vCJD, may want an advance directive to say... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Mad Cow Disease and vCJD Prevention? | The best way to prevent vCJD is to prevent cows from getting BSE. Countries have taken steps to control and prevent mad cow disease and vCJD, which include:
• BSE testing
• Killing sick animals
• Banning materials that are a risk for transmitting BSE in animal and human food and other products
To make sure you don'... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Takeaways? | Mad cow disease or BSE is a disease cattle can get from infectious agents called prions. The human version, called vCJD, can spread when people eat beef contaminated with brain or spinal cord tissue from an infected cow, or if they receive blood from an infected person. While control measures have made BSE less common ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Mad Cow Disease and vCJD FAQs? | • Does cooking food kill the prion that causes mad cow disease?
Common methods to get rid of disease-causing organisms in food, such as heating, do not affect prions. You can't get rid of prions withalcohol, acid, boiling water, high heat, or radiation.
• Is it possible to get vCJD from eating food purchased in the U... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Bowel Obstruction? | A bowel obstruction is a serious problem that happens when something fully or partly blocks either your large or small intestine. It’s also known as an intestinal obstruction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does a bowel obstruction feel like? | If you have a small bowel obstruction, you'll probably feel intense cramps in your belly area. The pain seems to come from one particular spot, and comes in waves every few minutes. A large intestine obstruction causes continual pain over your whole abdominal area. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can a bowel obstruction go away by itself? | Most of the time, a partial obstruction will clear up without surgery. But you're still likely to need treatments like a nasogastric tube and bowel rest to relieve pressure on the blocked area. See a doctor if you think you may have a bowel obstruction. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can laxatives clear a bowel obstruction? | If you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction, don't use a laxative without your doctor's OK.Laxativescan be dangerous when your constipation is due to something serious like an intestinal obstruction. Improper use of certain laxatives, like those that contain psyllium fiber, could even cause a bowel blockage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Bowel Obstruction? | Doctors divide bowel obstructions into two main types according to their location.
Small bowel obstruction
About 80% of all bowel obstructions affect the small intestine. A blockage here can keep digested food from reaching your large intestine.
Large bowel obstruction
A blockage in your large intestine can slow or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Symptoms? | Signs of an intestinal blockage will depend on how serious the obstruction is. But a blockage almost always comes with belly pain, usually around your belly button, and cramps. Other bowel obstruction symptoms include:
• Constipation
• Inability to pass gas
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• A hard, swollen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Causes? | What causes a bowel obstruction? It can happen in several ways:
• Part of your bowel may get twisted, which can close it off and keep anything from passing through. This is calledvolvulus. Some children are born with it, and adults sometimes get it, too.
• Your bowel can get inflamed and swell up.Diverticulitis, in w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Diagnosis? | Your doctor will ask about your medical history, including whether you’ve been constipated, if you’ve had cancer, and what symptoms you’ve had. They also may do aphysical examto see whether your belly is swollen, if they can hear noises that point to an obstruction, or if they can feel a lump. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Treatment? | You’ll probably need to go to the hospital for treatment. If you have a complete bowel obstruction, you'll likely have surgery right away. Most partial obstructions don't need surgery. Your doctor will help stabilize your condition and may put you on a liquid diet to help your intestines rest.
Depending on how serious... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Home Remedies? | If you think you have a bowel obstruction, don't try to treat it at home. An intestinal blockage can be life-threatening, particularly for people who have other health problems.While a partial blockage may clear without surgery, you need a doctor's guidance.
If you've had a bowel obstruction in the past, you can take... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Complications? | Complications from bowel obstructions can quickly turn serious. That's why it's important to get prompt treatment.
Possible complications include:
Short bowel syndrome.With this condition, the damage to your intestine keeps you from absorbing enough nutrients from food.
Abdominalabscesses.These are pockets of pus an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction Takeaways? | A bowel obstruction is when one of your intestines becomes partly or completely blocked. It needs medical care right away, so see a doctor if you have constipation along with symptoms like belly pain, bloating, and nausea. Prompt treatment can help to prevent potentially serious complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowel Obstruction FAQs? | What does a bowel obstruction feel like?
If you have a small bowel obstruction, you'll probably feel intense cramps in your belly area. The pain seems to come from one particular spot, and comes in waves every few minutes. A large intestine obstruction causes continual pain over your whole abdominal area.
Can a bowel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Bowen’s Disease? | This is a kind ofskin cancerthat affects the upper layer (epidermis) of yourskin. Another name for it issquamous cell carcinomain situ. “In situ” means thecancer“sits in” the upper layer and hasn’t spread into deeper ones. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowen's Disease Symptoms? | Bowen’s disease causes reddish, sometimes brown, patches on sun-damaged skin, most often on your legs. You may also see the patches on your head, neck, palms of your hands, and soles of yourfeet. Sometimes they develop around the genitals.
Most people develop only one patch, but you can have several of them. They usua... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowen's Disease Causes? | Bowenoid papulosis is caused byHPV(human papillomavirus), which also cancause genital warts,cervical cancer,vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and oral cancers.The virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Sexually active people under 30 are at the highest risk for it because it’s most often passe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowen's Disease Diagnosis? | You can’t always tell by looking at your skin if you have Bowen’s disease. Many other skin conditions can look the same.
It can be mistaken for harmless disorders -- likerashesoreczema-- as well as life-threatening ones, includingmelanoma. Your doctor usually has to take a sample of your skin for testing (biopsy) to c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bowen's Disease Treatments? | Bowen’s disease can spread to deeper layers of your skin. Your doctor (a dermatologist, who specializes in skin care and treatment) probably will recommend something called surgical excision. They’ll gently remove the cancerous area and about a quarter-inch beyond it.
If you have a larger patch, you may need a more de... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)? | You can do a lot to take care of yourself and give your body what it needs. Still, as you get older, your body changes in ways you can't always control. For most men, one of those changes is that the prostate gets bigger. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia): What Is BPH? | You can do a lot to take care of yourself and give your body what it needs. Still, as you get older, your body changes in ways you can't always control. For most men, one of those changes is that the prostate gets bigger. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia): Why Would an Enlarged Prostate Cause Frequent Urination? | Your prostate surrounds part of your urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of yourpenis. When you have BPH, your prostate grows larger than usual and squeezes the urethra. This can cause your pee stream to be weak, which can make you have to go to the bathroom more often than usual. Benign prostatic hyperp... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) the best treatment for BPH? | BPH treatments include lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery. The best treatment for you depends on the size of your prostate, your overall health, and your personal preferences. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) three symptoms of BPH? | BPH symptoms include a frequent or urgent need to pee, a weak pee stream, and not being able to fully empty your bladder when you pee. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia): Is BPH a serious condition? | BPH isn't serious itself. But if you don't treat BPH, it can lead to complications like UTIs, bladder stones, and kidney damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) BPH Causes? | Doctors aren't sure exactly what makes BPH happen. It may have to do with normal hormonal changes as you age, but it's not clear.
Early in puberty, your prostate doubles in size. Later in life, at around age 25, it starts to grow again. For most men, this growth continues for the rest of their lives. In some men it ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) BPH Symptoms? | As the prostate gets larger, it starts to pinch the urethra. This causes symptoms that affect your urine flow, such as:
• Dribbling when you pee
• A hard time getting your pee stream started
• A weak stream or peeing in stops and starts | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) BPH Diagnosis? | Your doctor will first talk to you about your personal and family medical history. You might also fill out a survey, answering questions about your symptoms and how they affect you daily.
Next, your doctor will do aphysical exam. This may include a digital rectal exam where they put on a glove and gently insert one fi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) BPH Treatments? | BPH isn't curable, but treatments can improve your symptoms. How your doctor treats you depends on your age, health, the size of your prostate, and how BPH affects you. If your symptoms don't bother you too much, you can put off treatment and see how you feel.
Lifestyle changes
You may want to start with some changes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) BPH Complications? | With any BPH surgery, there may be side effects or complications such as:
• Bleeding
• Narrowing of the urine tube, called urethral stricture
• Urinaryincontinenceor leakage
• Erectile dysfunction
• Retrograde ejaculation, where semen backs up into your bladder instead of going out of your body
BPH doesn't lead t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) Takeaways? | BPH is when your prostate grows larger and puts pressure on your urethra. That pressure can cause symptoms like having to pee more often than usual, a weak urine stream, and an urgent need to pee. Treatments for BPH include lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) BPH FAQs? | What is the best treatment for BPH?
BPH treatments include lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery. The best treatment for you depends on the size of your prostate, your overall health, and your personal preferences.
What are three symptoms of BPH?
BPH symptoms include a frequent or urgent need to pee, a weak pe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Bradycardia? | Bradycardia (pronounced bray-duh-kaar-dee-uh) is aslow heart rate. Adults usually have a heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute, but if you have bradycardia, your heart beats fewer than 60 beats per minute. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Heart Basics? | Your heart has four chambers, two on the top called atria and two on the bottom called ventricles.
In your upper right atrium, you have a group of cells called the sinus node. It makes the electrical signals that tell your heart to beat. If these signals slow down or are blocked, the time between your heartbeats also ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Bradycardia? | Sinus bradycardia
This is the most common form of bradycardia. It's when your heart slows down to less than 60 beats per minute. This could be normal for you, especially if you're athletic. You probably don't need treatment unless you have symptoms.
Sinus bradycardia is unlikely to cause you complications unless your... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia Symptoms? | You may or may not have symptoms with bradycardia, especially if you have a high level of fitness.
If you do have them, your symptoms may include:
• Chest pain (Your doctor may call this angina.)
• Feeling very tired (fatigue)
• Heart palpitations(a fluttering feeling in your chest or being aware of your own heartb... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) When to See a Doctor? | You should see your doctor if you have a slow heart rate and any symptoms that are worrying you. Also go see your doctor if you notice any new symptoms or your symptoms change.
You should call 911 and go to the emergency room if you have any of the following symptoms:
• Chest pain lasting more than a few minutes
• S... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Low Heart Rate Causes? | Bradycardia can be caused by many conditions. Some of the most common causes include:
• Not getting enough electrolytes in your diet, especially calcium, magnesium, and potassium
• Anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder
• Inflammation in your heart (myocarditis), the inner lining of your heart (endocarditis), or the s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia Risk Factors? | Anything that increases your risk of having heart problems can increase your risk of bradycardia, such as:
• Older age
• High blood pressure
• Smoking
• Heavy alcohol use
• High levels of stress and anxiety
• Using recreational drugs, especially narcotics and cannabis (marijuana) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia Diagnosis? | Your doctor will likely diagnose you based on a physical exam and tests, such as:
EKG. This test measures your heart’s electrical activity using sensors (electrodes) that stick to the skin of your chest. These electrodes sense the electrical activity of your heart. It is the most important test your doctor will use to... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia Treatment? | If you have bradycardia, but you don't have symptoms, you likely won't need any treatment. If you do have symptoms, the treatment plan will be based on the likely cause of the problem. For instance, if the cause ishypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, treating that may take care of your slow heart rate. Or, your doc... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia Prevention? | The best way to prevent bradycardia is to protect yourself from getting heart disease. Some ways to preventheart diseaseinclude:
• See your doctor for your regular checkups.
• Take your medicines exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a low-fat, low-salt, low-sugar diet rich in fruits, ve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) Takeaways? | Bradycardia is a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute. For some people, this may not cause any problems or symptoms. You should go to the ER if you have symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness. Your doctor may be able to treat bradycardia by changing medicines that cause it. Otherwise, you ma... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Brain & Nervous System? | • Vertigo
• Asperger's
• Bell's Palsy
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Vertigo Treatment
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Concussion Symptoms
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cranial Ultrasound
• Subdural Hematoma
• Parosmia
• Phantosmia
• Ingrezza for TD and Chorea
• Ultomiris for gMG | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Brain Aneurysm? | A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of a blood vessel inside the brain that can sometimes burst and cause a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Think of a weak spot in a balloon and how it feels stretched out and thin. A brain aneurysm is like that. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Brain Aneurysms to Rupture? | If your brain aneurysm ruptures or leaks and causes a hemorrhagic stroke, you'll need medical treatment right away. This is rare but can be life-threatening. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's the Outlook With a Brain Aneurysm? | You may never know that you have an unruptured brain aneurysm. If it doesn't rupture, you may live your entire life without any issues. But there's always a risk that it'll bleed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | aneurysms grow? | Aneurysms grow at different rates. Some never grow at all. Others may take many years to develop. And some grow very quickly, in about a week's time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can a human survive a brain aneurysm? | It's possible to survive a brain aneurysm. If the aneurysm ruptures, your chances of survival go down. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | a brain aneurysm? | Only about 50% of people with ruptured aneurysms will survive. Of those who make it, about 66% have a permanent brain problem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Aneurysm Sizes? | Aneurysms come in different sizes:
• Small aneurysmsare smaller than 11 millimeters (mm) in diameter, which is about the size of a pencil eraser.
• Large aneurysmsmeasure 11-25 mm in diameter, which is about the size of a dime.
• Giant aneurysmsare larger than 25 mm in diameter, which is more than the width of a qua... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm Symptoms? | The type of symptom you have from a brain aneurysm depends on whether it ruptures.
Ruptured brain aneurysm symptoms
You need emergency care if you suddenly get an intensely painful headache, lose consciousness, or have any of these other symptoms of an aneurysm rupture:
• Intense headache that comes on suddenly
• L... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm Risk Factors? | Brain aneurysms usually develop as people age, becoming more common after 40. Women tend to have higher rates of aneurysms than men. Smoking and high blood pressure are the things that put you at the most risk of having a brain aneurysm. But several other things in your medical history also raise your odds. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm Diagnosis? | Several types of scans and tests can be used to figure out whether you have a brain aneurysm. They include:
CT scan:This exam creates images of your brain. You will lie on a table that slides into a CT scanner. A technician will inject a contrast dye into one of your veins to make it easier to see the blood flow and s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm Treatment? | Small aneurysms that haven't ruptured and aren't causing symptoms may not need treatment. But this depends on your health and the aneurysm. You can talk this all over with your doctors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm Complications? | A ruptured brain aneurysm can be life-threatening and lead to:
• Cerebral vasospasm (reduced blood flow to the brain)
• Hydrocephalus(too much spinal fluid in the brain)
• Coma
• Permanent brain damage
• It bleeding again
• Hyponatremia (low sodium in your blood) | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Prevent Brain Aneurysm? | There are no sure ways to prevent an aneurysm. But here are some steps you can take to lower your risk:
• Stop smoking if you smoke
• Keep high blood pressure under control
• Don't use drugs, such as cocaine
• Don't drink large amounts of alcohol
• Eat a balanced diet
• Work out regularly and avoid constant heavy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm Takeaways? | Most aneurysms aren't serious, but they can be life-threatening if they rupture. Many options are available to treat or prevent a rupture. Your doctor can help you identify the best strategy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Aneurysm FAQs? | What are the warning signs of a brain aneurysm?
If an aneurysm hasn't ruptured, you may not have any symptoms. Signs of a ruptured aneurysm include:
• A very bad, sudden headache
• Stiff neck
• Nausea and vomiting
• Blurred or double vision
• Light sensitivity
• Seizures
• Droopy eyelid
• Confusion
• A loss o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Brain Cancer? | Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that usually starts in the brain. Learn how this fast-growing brain tumor spreads. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Different Types of Brain Cancer? | Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that usually starts in the brain. Learn how this fast-growing brain tumor spreads. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Treatment Options Are Available for Brain Cancer? | Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that usually starts in the brain. Learn how this fast-growing brain tumor spreads. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Brain Cancer: What Is Glioblastoma? | Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that usually starts in the brain. Learn how this fast-growing brain tumor spreads. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Brain Cancer? | • Malignant Gliomas
• Meningiomas
• Pituitary Gland Tumors
• Brain Tumor Warning Signs | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Brain Tumor? | Abrain tumor(also called an intracranial tumor) is a cluster of abnormal cells that grows in or aroundyour brain. There are over a hundred types of tumors that develop in the human brain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can a brain tumor be cured? | Yes, in some cases, it's possible to cure a brain tumor. For instance, if your tumor is benign, you may be cured when you have surgery to remove it. If your tumor is malignant, it may also be possible to cure if it's caught early and removed with surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is it possible to live with a brain tumor? | Yes, many people with a benign brain tumor can live years without symptoms. And some people with a malignant tumor may be cured with surgery or radiation therapy. Over a third of people with a malignant brain tumor live at least five years after they're diagnosed. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the success rate for brain tumor surgery? | This is a challenging question to answer because the success rate for surgery depends on many things, including whether your tumor is benign or malignant, what type of surgery you're having, if it's possible to completely remove the tumor, and how healthy you are when you have surgery. Ask your neurosurgeon about their... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Causes? | Brain tumors develop because the DNA in the cells that make up the tumor has been damaged in such a way that the cells no longer function in the way they're supposed to. But experts don't know exactly how this happens. When the DNA is damaged in this way, the abnormal cells multiply and grow faster than your normal cel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Risk Factors? | Most of the time, doctors can’t tell what causes a brain tumor. There are only a few known risk factors for brain tumors in adults.
• Exposure toradiation.Children who receive radiation to the head have a higher risk of getting a brain tumor as adults.
• Family history.Some brain tumors are linked to certain rare gen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Benign vs. Malignant Brain Tumors? | Benign brain tumorsgenerally grow more slowly than malignant brain tumors and don't tend to spread to surrounding tissues. But these can still be serious and even life-threatening, depending on:
• Where in your brain it is
• How big it is
• If it's compressing other areas of your brain
• If it's interfering with bl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Grades? | Experts generally classify brain tumor types using the World Health Organization (WHO) system for classifying tumors of the central nervous system. This system is based on what the tumor cells look like under a microscope and what is happening with the genes and proteins in these cells. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Symptoms? | Symptoms of brain tumors vary according to the type of tumor and where it is in your brain. Since different areas of your brain control different functions of your body, the tumor's location affects the symptoms you have.
Some tumors may cause no symptoms unless they grow large and press on other areas of your brain. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumors in Children? | Brain tumors are one of most common solid tumor types in kids and teens. And about 72% of the children who are diagnosed with a brain tumor are younger than age 15. Children can get several types of brain tumors, but the tumors usually start in different tissues from those in adults.
The following tumor types are more... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Diagnosis? | Diagnosis can be a complicated process that involves several specialists. Your doctor will likely start by asking questions about your symptoms, overall health, and family health history. Then they’ll do aphysical exam, including a neurological exam. During a neurological exam, your doctor will test your:
• Balance an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Treatment? | Your doctor will consider several things in deciding how to treat your brain tumor, including:
• Location of the tumor
• Size of the tumor
• Type and grade of the tumor
• Whether the tumor has spread
• Your overall health
• Potential complications
Watch and wait
If your tumor is small and not causing you sympto... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Possible Complications of Brain Tumor Treatment? | Because treatment for cancer can damage healthy tissue, talk to your doctor about possible long-term effects of treatments in your plan. For instance, your doctor can explain the importance of rehabilitation after your treatment. Rehabilitation could involve working with several therapists, such as:
• Physical therapi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor Survival Rates? | Your individual circumstances play a very large role in your prognosis. For instance, survival rates vary based on many things, including:
• What type and grade of tumor you have
• Where the tumor is located
• Whether the tumor can be removed by surgery
• Whether this is a new tumor or has come back after previous ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Brain Tumors? | If you were recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, ask your doctor these questions at your next visit.
1. Whattype of brain tumordo I have, and what is its grade?
2. What are the symptoms ofbrain cancer?
3. Which part of my brain is affected by the tumor, and what does this region of the brain do?
4. Will it be pos... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumors in Adults Takeaways? | A brain tumor is a clump of abnormal cells that grow in or around your brain. There are over a hundred types of brain tumors, including benign and malignant tumors. Most brain tumors are benign, which means they tend to grow slowly and are less likely to spread to other areas. Your doctor will do some tests to determin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Tumor FAQs? | Can a brain tumor be cured?
Yes, in some cases, it's possible to cure a brain tumor. For instance, if your tumor is benign, you may be cured when you have surgery to remove it. If your tumor is malignant, it may also be possible to cure if it's caught early and removed with surgery.
Is it possible to live with a brai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Travel If You Have Brain Cancer? | While brain cancer can limit where, when, and how you travel, getting away may be good for you. A trip -- whether for work, pleasure, or to go to aclinical trial-- may help you know that you can still do things that you want to do. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Primary Brain Cancers? | The brain is made up of many different types of cells.
• Some brain cancers happen when one type of cell changes from its normal characteristics. Once transformed, the cells grow and multiply in abnormal ways.
• As these abnormal cells grow, they become a mass, or tumor.
• The brain tumors that result are called pri... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Metastatic Brain Cancer? | Metastatic brain tumors are made of cancerous cells from a tumor elsewhere in the body. The cells spread to your brain from another tumor in a process called metastasis. This is the most commontype of brain tumor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Brain Cancer? | The exact cause of mostbrain canceris unknown. Genetic factors, various environmental toxins,radiationto the head, HIV, and cigarettesmokinghave all been linked to cancers of the brain. In most cases, no clear cause can be shown. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diagnosing Brain Cancer? | Your doctor will start by asking questions and giving you aphysical examto see if you have a problem with your brain or brain stem. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brain Cancer Scans? | MRI Brain Cancer Picture: Side view section through the brain of a young girl. The white arrow shows a brain tumor that involves the brainstem.
MRI Brain Cancer Picture: Cross-section (image taken from the top of the head down) of a brain tumor in a young girl. The white arrow shows the tumor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pemphigus Types and Symptoms? | There are several types of this condition. Your symptoms will depend on what type you have.
Pemphigus vulgaris.This is the most common form. It affects the moist parts of your body, like your mouth and genitals. Adults between ages 30 and 60 are most likely to get it.
The first sign of a problem will typically be bli... | local_scraped |
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