Question 1

how to tell if i have brain swelling?

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See a neurologist: Brain swelling can manifest in different ways depending on the location and severity. You should first see a neurologist who can perform a detailed exam to detect for any neurological deficits that you might have. If your neurological exam is unremarkable and you don't have any preceding history that would suggest brain swelling, then there is no need for any further work-up to be performed.

Question 2

i was wondering what are signs of brain swelling?

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Depress CNS function: In general swelling of the brain leads to depression of central nervous system function. This leads to drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and headaches. With more severe swelling there can become focal neurologic symptoms depending on the type of herniation that occurs. I hope this helps.

Question 3

does brain swelling usually have more then one symptom ?

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Yes: You can have nausea, vomiting, headache, visual problems, stiff or painful neck.

Question 4

how long does it approximately take to lose consciousness  from acute brain swelling?

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Impossible to answer: There are so many variables i doubt that any of us here can give you specific reliable information.  Brain swelling is serious, of course. What prompts the question? Perhaps you can be more specific in why you are asking this.

Question 5

i am really scared. i have symptoms of acute brain swelling. how long does it take to lose consciousness from that?

Accepted Answer

Get seen now: Brains don't "just swell" unless it's the result of a blow, especially a second blow. I would not be surprised if you are siimply hyperventilating. If you still believe you are seriously ill, phone your physician's office or otherwise get seen. Acute cerebral edema announces itself as headache, impairment of consciousness, and nausea / vomiting.

Question 6

is brain swelling normal after a major stroke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This virtually always happens.

Question 7

can someone with brain swelling be treated successfully in the icu?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: The question from me is why do you have cerebral edema.  Cerebral edema is of two types, vasogenic, leaky blood vessels permitting fluid to move from the vascular beds into the cerebral white matter, and cytotoxic edema, a response to cell death. There is a third type which is mixed cytotoxic/vasogenic, and is seen less frequently. Treatment: steroids/hypertonic salt, mannitol.

Question 8

help please! is brain swelling normal after a major stroke and how long before we should worry?

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Yes, but few days: Brain swelling always follows death of brain tissue, and maximizes at about 24-36 hrs, and slowly dissipates over the next several days.  Can be a far greater problem in the younger person, and not so severe in the elderly.  The first few days are the crucial period.

Question 9

what is a virus that can cause brain swelling?

Accepted Answer

Several: But the most typical and frequent one is herpes simplex, usually type 1.

Question 10

does all brain tumors cause brain swelling if they are big?

Accepted Answer

Brain tumors: No. Some brain tumors are benign (not cancers) and do not cause swelling. Meningiomas and adenomas of the pituitary gland are benign and rarely cause a defici

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