Question 1

what are some pathologies of the medulla oblongata

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Trauma or tumor: Hi
Its the area of bran where memory function is, tumor of or around the area and trauma can cause problems with mood and memory

Question 2

is the bulbar the same name of the medulla oblongata?

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: Bulbar refers to the 9th through the 12th cranial nerves, which do originate in the medulla oblongata.  Bulbar region refers to the brain stem functions affecting muscles needed for swallowing, speaking, chewing.  So, in general semantics, not true synonyms, but close enough for understanding.

Question 3

my dad has injured on head last four days ago. doctors said blood clotting in medulla oblongata..whats your opinion sir? what we sir?

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Not sure of ?: Involvement of the medulla oblongata is a posterior fossa structure, which controls a whole host of autonomic and voluntary things, which could be very severe.  It isn't clear what the question is with respect to opinion, but regardless, speaking with your doctors regarding expectations and approach will be very important for your father's care.

Question 4

my medulla oblongata extends too far into my neck. i am told it is a birth anomaly. i have head and neck pains. is there any treatment - non invasive?

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Neurosurgeon: I believe that a neurosurgeon is best qualified to answer your question as he/she is certainly acquainted with the anatomy of the area in question and may be able to offer some nonsurgical options for your problem.

Question 5

what are the common symptoms of brain tumors?

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Many symptoms: Headache, nausea, vomiting, stroke like symptoms (weakness in extremities, inability to speak or read or write, visual loss), change in cognition( thinking) and many more.

It really depends which  part of the brain is being affected by the tumor.

Question 6

what can be initial symptoms for brain tumors?

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Depends on location: The brain is a complex organ with different areas of the brain responsible for different functions.  Symptoms of brain tumors depend upon the location of a tumor in the brain.  A tumor in a language center might present differently from a tumor in a region responsible for balance / coordination.  Some general signs of brain tumors might include headache, visual disturbances and new onset seizures.

Question 7

how fast do brain tumors develope serious symptoms?

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Depends: Brain tumors can cause serious symptoms at any point in their course, and different brain tumors progress at different rates.

Question 8

how fast do can brain tumors develop serious symptoms?

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Highly variable: Some are very slow like meningiomas in the elderly, some very rapid, such as secondary metastatic spread from a primary source.  Tumors in children tend to be localized in the mid-line posterior, and can rapidly create havoc due to location.  Primary brain gliomas can start off seemingly localized and benign but can transform into horrendous glioblastoma multiforme.

Question 9

what are the common symptoms of brain tumors in children?

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Several: Vidual disturbance, headache, gait abnormslity, clumsiness, failure to meet milestones or regressio, alot depending on type and location.

Question 10

do brain tumor symptoms come and go?

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Not likely.: These apparently are progressive in nature with seizures, and a focal neurological deficit or disorder , like headaches or gait disturbance.  Sometimes they can be asymptomatic because they're in the middle of the brain, until they get so big that they ultimately cause symptoms.

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My dad has injured on head last four days ago. doctors said blood clotting in medulla oblongata..whats your opinion sir? what we sir?

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My medulla oblongata extends too far into my neck. i am told it is a birth anomaly. i have head and neck pains. is there any treatment - non invasive?

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