Tumours inside the skull can arise from the meninges (the coverings around the brain), the blood vessels, the pituitary gland, or the brain substance itself. By far the most common malignant tumour is a secondary tumour; these are most common as complications of lung cancer, but they may come from any organ in the body. [...]
On the other hand, sometimes a blow is sufficient to dish in the skull, in which case the broken bones are now pressing on the brain and preventing its proper functioning. When this happens, many of the same symptoms occur as with bleeding underneath a fracture. Briefly, pressure on the brain causes a stroke-like effect, [...]
The key to self-help is avoidance. Make sure that you have your blood pressure measured from time to time. This is especially important if you have a family history of high blood pressure, or if your own blood pressure is known to be a little higher than normal. (In this case, more regular checks are [...]
Meningitis is an infection of the coverings of the brain, whereas encephalitis is an infection of the brain tissue itself usually as a result of a viral infection. Often a small amount of encephalitis occurs as part of a viral illness, such as mumps or measles. Mostly the inflammation is minimal and spontaneously disappears without [...]
Half those questioned about their migraines say that their migraine has interfered with their career and job prospects. Migraine has a considerable effect on our ability to work. With minor attacks it’s possible to work through a migraine, but in full-blown attacks it’s impossible. Not only is the headache so severe that you can hardly [...]