Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh

Unraveling The Mystery Of Brain Tumors By Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh

Dr. Kaushal, a distinguished neurosurgeon, specializes in diagnosing and treating brain tumors. With a focus on early detection and personalized care, he utilizes advanced techniques to optimize outcomes. Beyond surgical expertise, he emphasizes patient education and support, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment. His services contribute to timely interventions, improved prognosis, and enhanced patient well-being.

Common Signs And Symptoms

Headache is a classic sign of a brain tumor that can vary in intensity from person to person. Being similar to tension headache or migraine, you may look for other general signs and symptoms:

Nausea
Vomiting
Blurry, double-vision
Loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
Poor balance and coordination
Trouble walking
Speech problems
Fatigue
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Increased appetite with weight gain
Swallowing difficulties
Paresthesia (numbness or tingling sensation on one side of the body)
Muscle weakness
Confusion
Memory loss
Poor concentration
Hearing problems
Having trouble following simple instructions
Behavioral changes
Vertigo (dizziness)
Seizures

Different Types of Brain Tumors

Brain tumors have been classified based on their ability to spread and their origin, such as:

Based On Origin

Primary Brain Tumors- These tumors originate from the brain cells, membranes, nerve cells, or pituitary gland.
Secondary Brain Tumors- They originate in different parts of the body and spread to the brain.

Based On The Ability To Metastasize

Benign Tumors

Chordomas- These slow-growing tumors develop at the base of the skull and bottom part of your spine.
Meningiomas- These are the most common types of primary benign tumors that form in the meninges (layers that cover and protect your brain and spinal cord).
Craniopharyngiomas- They arise from a portion of the pituitary gland.
Gangliomas- These are rare tumors that form in the nerve cells.
Pineocytomas- These are slow-growing tumors that form in the pineal gland (which secretes the hormone melatonin).
Schwannomas- These develop in your peripheral nervous system, and Acoustic neuromas are the most common subtypes. This affects hearing and the balance nerves, causing hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and loss of balance.

Malignant Tumors Or Gliomas

Astrocytomas- Commonly seen developing in the brain's cerebrum.
Ependymomas- These often occur near the ventricles in your brain.
Medulloblastoma- These are the most aggressive malignant brain tumors that form at the base of your skull.

Other Tumors

Hemangioblastomas- These are slow-growing tumors located in the cerebellum, originating from blood vessels.
Rhabdoid Tumors- These are rare and highly aggressive tumors that spread throughout the central nervous system. They appear in multiple organs, especially the kidneys.

Treatment Options for Brain Tumours

The treatment of a brain tumor depends on the type, size, and location of the tumour and your general health. The treatment options include:

Non-surgical Treatment Options

Watchful waiting- Periodic monitoring of small tumours that do not cause noticeable symptoms.
Medications- Help reduce the pressure in your skull. Examples: corticosteroids and mannitol
Radiation Therapy- This method uses radiation to destroy the tumour cells to shrink the tumour.
Chemotherapy- This treatment uses anticancer drugs to kill the tumour cells in your brain and throughout the body. These are given orally or injected into your bloodstream.

Surgical Treatment Options

Shunts- A shunt (a thin piece of tubing) is surgically inserted in your brain to drain excess CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
Craniotomy- A surgical method involves the removal of a piece of your skull to access the brain and remove the tumour.

Meet Your Brain Tumour Specialist in Aligarh: Dr Kaushal Singh

Armed with extensive experience in diagnosing brain tumours, Dr. Singh brings a comprehensive and holistic touch to treating various forms of these conditions. Dr. Deep is committed to providing personalised care that combines expertise and advanced medical approaches for optimal outcomes, offering a blend of surgical and non-surgical interventions with cutting-edge technology.

FAQs

To detect a brain tumour, your doctor may suggest diagnostic tests like CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, biopsies, and specialised tumour marker tests.

Factors contributing to the increased incidence of brain tumours include age, a higher prevalence among men, exposure to environmental triggers such as pesticides, solvents, or oil products, a family history of brain tumours, and exposure to infections and allergens.

Yes, thanks to the advancement in imaging technology and neurosurgery, it is possible to cure brain tumours through surgery, medications, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and so on.

Treating a brain tumour requires a multidisciplinary team of specialists, such as a neurologist, an oncologist, a radiation oncologist, a physical therapist, a dietician, and a counsellor.

Brain tumours can manifest psychiatric symptoms, including mood swings, memory problems, personality changes, anxiety, and depression. These symptoms highlight the impact of the tumour on various aspects of mental and emotional well-being.

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