Question 1

is it possible for a brain tumor cause facial paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But your doctor may be able to discern the difference between a central viith nerve and peripheral. The former could be from a midbrain tumor, but there are other central causes, the latter can be anywhere along the course of the nerve after it leaves the brain stem. The most common cause is bell's palsy.  Discuss this with your physician.

Question 2

about 8 months ago got bells palsy and 7 month ago got vertigo now i have synkinesis could it be a brain tumor on the 7th and 8th cranial nerve?

Accepted Answer

See doc: You need to consult your doc or neurologist.  Bell palsy(7th nerve) can be from an old herpes infection, trauma, compression or inflammation.   Vertigo can be from ear or vestibular (brain).  Synkinesis is the result from miswiring of nerves after trauma which is common after bells palsy.  If your bell palsy and vertigo were resolved and just developing synkinesis then it may not be tumor.

Question 3

how is a brain tumor treated?

Accepted Answer

It depends on type: Treatment is different depending on the the type of brain tumor.
Benign brain tumors like meningioma may be treated surgically or by radiosurgery or a combination of above.

Malignant high grad primary brain tumors are typically treated by maximal safe resection followed by chemoradiation.

Metastatic brain tumors are treated surgically or by radiation, radiosurgery or a combination of above.

Question 4

what could cause a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Tumor origins: Brain tumors, like any neoplasms in the body, can be induced by an interplay of genetic and environmental factors.  In other words, there are inherited predispositions in some cases.  One environmental factors known to induce some brain tumors is radiation exposure.  Unfortunately, there is much that we still do not know about how these tumors start.

Question 5

what are the stages of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

There are none: Brain tumors rarely develop extra neural metastases.  They are graded based on pathology.  Gx cannot be graded, g1 well differentiated, g2 moderately differentiated, g3 poorly differentiated, g4 undifferentiated.  The reason why there is rarely metastasis is because the brain does not have a well-developed lymphatic drainage system. Hope this helps.

Question 6

what happens once you have brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Brain tumor: This depends upon the size and location of the tumor, as well as whether the tumor is benign or malignant (cancer).  A small benign tumor may exist for years and you may never know it is there.  Even a large benign tumor, that may grow very slowly over a period of years, may produce no symptoms even though it is the size of a golf ball or larger.

Question 7

describe the features of a brain tumor.?

Accepted Answer

Size &  location: It depends on the location, the size, and the rate of growth. Recurring headaches which stay in one location are common but there are many other causes. New onset seizure, change in personality, partial loss of vision or symptoms of stroke are other typical presentations but none are specific.  Ct or MRI can rule in/out a brain tumor reliably.

Question 8

could it seem like i have a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Brain Tumors: The most common symptoms of brain tumors that people first go to the doctor with are headaches and fits (seizures). But do remember that brain tumors are rare and there are much more common reasons for both these symptoms. If pressure is increased inside the skull then nausea, vomiting and drowsiness.

Question 9

how to know if someone has a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms ; Imaging: People with brain tumors often suffer from:
 headaches
 seizures
 sensory (touch) and motor (movement control) loss
 deep venous thrombosis (dvt, or blood clot)
 hearing loss
 vision loss
 fatigue
 depression
 behavioral and cognitive (thinking) changes
 endocrine dysfunction (hormone/gland changes).

Question 10

what to do if i might have a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you have symptoms like headache, nausea, visual changes , loss of balance that do not get better, you should see a doctor. If indicated, test can be done to make a diagnosis

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Brain tumor paralysis

A member asked:

Is it possible for a brain tumor cause facial paralysis?

A member asked:

About 8 months ago got bells palsy and 7 month ago got vertigo now i have synkinesis could it be a brain tumor on the 7th and 8th cranial nerve?

A member asked:

How is a brain tumor treated?

A member asked:

What could cause a brain tumor?

A member asked:

What are the stages of a brain tumor?

A member asked:

What happens once you have brain tumor?

A member asked:

Describe the features of a brain tumor.?

A member asked:

Could it seem like i have a brain tumor?

A member asked:

How to know if someone has a brain tumor?

A member asked:

What to do if i might have a brain tumor?

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?