2024-03-22 05:18:08
After giving birth, pain in the neck area, headaches, numbness in the hands, etc. are expected… There are an estimated 20,000 brain tumor patients in Korea.
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The story of a woman who suffered from headaches for more than a year following giving birth was revealed to be a brain tumor. [사진=뉴욕포스트 보도 캡처]The story of a woman who suffered from headaches for over a year and was found to be a brain tumor is a hot topic.
According to the New York Post, an American media outlet, Fiona Donald (41) of England began feeling pain near her neck following giving birth to her son Ralph in September 2017. A pressure-like headache developed in her head, and a tingling sensation also appeared in her hands.
He had to wake up every morning with a severe headache. The hospital only said that the pain was probably caused by Fiona’s poor breastfeeding posture.
After suffering from constant pain for over a year, he finally underwent an MRI in November 2018. As a result, he had a tumor in his brain called a meningioma. Fiona underwent surgery in December 2018 to remove the tumor. Currently, it is reported that he has recovered enough to participate in a marathon competition.
Fiona said, “I was really scared when the doctor explained that following the tumor removal surgery, side effects such as loss of speech and difficulty breathing might occur,” and added, “After the surgery, I am examined every year to check for tumor recurrence.”
A tumor in the meninges… The most common primary brain tumor
A meningioma is literally a tumor that forms in the meninges of the brain. It is a benign tumor such as schwannoma, pituitary adenoma, etc. Brain tumors are classified into primary and metastatic depending on where they occur. If it occurs in brain tissue or meninges, it is called a primary brain tumor, and if it spreads from other cancers in the body through blood vessels, it is called a metastatic brain tumor.
Meningioma, which occurs in the meninges, is the most common primary brain tumor. The meninges are thin membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord and are made up of three membranes: the dura, the arachnoid, and the pia mater. The meninges contain cerebrospinal fluid, which acts as a buffer once morest shock that may occur in the brain. The exact cause is not known, but it is known to be caused by genetic factors, trauma, viral infection, etc.
If you experience headaches that do not go away even with medication, blurred vision, numbness in your hands or feet, etc., seek medical advice.
If a tumor develops in the meninges, you will experience constant headaches like Fiona. Even if you take medicine, your headache does not get better. As the tumor puts pressure on the brain, neurological abnormalities such as dysarthria (difficulty speaking) and hemiplegia (paralysis of one limb or part of the face) may appear.
Vision may decline or personality may change. Therefore, if you have an unexplained headache, numbness in your hands and feet, and blurred vision, you should check the location, size, and shape of the tumor through brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If necessary, CT and cerebral angiography may be performed additionally.
An estimated 20,000 brain tumor patients in Korea… New treatments continue to be reported
According to the Korean Brain Tumor Society, the number of brain tumor patients in Korea is estimated to be regarding 20,000. A tumor in the brain itself is a disease that is greatly feared, but the treatment success rate is high and recurrence is low. With the advancement of medical technology, new treatments continue to be reported.
Although it depends on the size of the tumor, a brain tumor can be removed with a small incision in the body, and it is possible to be discharged from the hospital within a week following surgery. In fact, in November 2022, domestic medical staff successfully performed surgery to remove a brain tumor on a female patient in her 80s by making an incision 3 cm above the eyebrows. It is important to visit the hospital early and not miss the timing for treatment.
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