Question 1

what does having brain abscess mean?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Having a brain abscess meanse having a circumscribed infection or bacteria or fungus in a part of the brain.  People can manifest with confusion, fever, headache, vomiting, or seizures.  Once this is diagnosed, it usually requires hospitalization in order to start IV antibiotics and to identify the specific organism(e.g. Bug) causing the infection.

Question 2

i may have a brain abscess. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

If you fear that: You have a brain abscess then you should seek medical evaluation.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a brain abscess?

Accepted Answer

Brain irritation: A brain abscess can develop due to infection elsewhere in the body that then travels to the brain.  Fungus and tape worms can cause brain abscess.  The abscess causes a focus of irritation in the brain that can cause headache, stroke like symptoms, and convulsions.  Some abscesses are found only when patient presents having focal seizures.

Question 4

describe the features of a brain abscess.?

Accepted Answer

Clinical/imaging: Patients can present with signs and symptoms of the abscess and surrounding edema - headaches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, seizures.

Scanning - mass on contrast-enhanced ct or MRI scanning.

Question 5

should i be concerned about a brain abscess?

Accepted Answer

If you have one, yes: You'll receive follow-up by a neurologist. Depending on the location, there may be residual effect on cognition. memory, motor planning, etc. that require a neuropsychological evaluation &amp; some remediation.

Question 6

what are the real symptoms of brain abscess?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Headaches are very common symptom of brain abscess, but can be associated with many conditions. Fever, visual disturbance, nausea and vomiting are some other symptoms.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: brain abscess?

Accepted Answer

A Brain Abscess: is a focal collection of pus and other material(as are all abscesses) that occurs in the brain.  It is usually from a bacterial or fungal infection. It is a serious and life-threatening condition. Fortunately, it is a relatively rare occurence.

Question 8

can it be possible for you to live with a brain abscess if treated?

Accepted Answer

Brain: Absolutely, the key is early and aggressive treatment with antibiotics and in some cases surgery to remove the abscess.

Question 9

please tell me, could you feel a brain abscess on the skull?

Accepted Answer

Brain symptoms: If one were to get an infection in the scalp and that infection was to erode through the skull and into the brain, one would be able to theoretically feel that. In general when one gets a brain abscess they present with headache or seizure.

Question 10

my father was diagnosed with brain abscess. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Pocket of pus: An abscess is an enclosed area of pus due to infection.  In the brain this is usually bacterial, sometimes related to sinusitis, dental disease, and other associated illnesses.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Brain abscess drugs

A member asked:

What does having brain abscess mean?

A member asked:

I may have a brain abscess. what do i do?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a brain abscess?

A member asked:

Describe the features of a brain abscess.?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned about a brain abscess?

A member asked:

What are the real symptoms of brain abscess?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: brain abscess?

A member asked:

Can it be possible for you to live with a brain abscess if treated?

A member asked:

Please tell me, could you feel a brain abscess on the skull?

A member asked:

My father was diagnosed with brain abscess. what does this mean?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?