Question 1

what does your left side of the brain control? if there was some sort of  problem there, what if any signs would you notice first?

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Usual dominant: Hemisphere in right handers and many left handers.  If so, problem could cause problems with speech expression and reception, but might cause right sided weakness, numbness, and even incoordination in the hand.  Focal lesions may result in headaches and seizures.

Question 2

what are some signs that someone has a healthy brain? and what are some signs that a person has a not healthly one needs to be investigated for something wrong?

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Symptoms: Brain disorders are seldom without symptoms. Things to look for include: frequent headaches, sharp pain, changes in vision, speech, hearing or concentration, memory loss, dizziness, frequent falling or loss of coordination, mood swings, fatigue, problems sleeping or lack of appetite. Talk to your Dr at your next physical exam and let them know about any specific concerns and symptoms.

Question 3

are there signs of brain anueryism?

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Aneurysm signs: Yes, they depend on the location of the aneurysm.  It may put pressure on different structures and affect vision or pupil size, or it may have a momentary leak (sentinel bleed) and cause an abrupt and very bad headache.  It can also cause a variety of other symptoms, depending on location.  New or unusual neurologic symptoms or an abrupt severe headache deserve a visit to the emergency room.

Question 4

what's the signs of a brain bleed?

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Clap head ache: Worst head ache in life 
Nausea vomiting
Ataxia 
Photophobia

Question 5

what are the signs of migraines or brain tumors?

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Headaches: migraines classically cause pulsatile (pounding) headaches. Sensitivity to light and sound are also associated with migraine headaches. Sometimes nausea. Brain tumors can also cause headaches, nausea, vomiting. They can also be completely asymptomatic until they grow large enough to cause symptoms. In general, persistent unexplained headaches warrant further evaluation. See a neurologist.

Question 6

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 7

how to sign up for experimental brain surgery?

Accepted Answer

Vague question: Well, why? If you have a condition you think warrants it, discuss the situation w/ your doc &amp; seek a referral to a center of expertise on the subject. There are lots of research protocols out there, but patients rarely identify themselves. The need is generally recognized by their doc, who makes the appropriate referral. Hope this was helpful &amp; good luck.

Question 8

what are serious warning signs to look for with brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

VARIETY OF SX: Severe headaches, dizziness, visual impairment, vertigo, hearing impairment, speech impairment. There are many possible presentations and maybe even not much depending on size and location, Probable sever and frequent headaches is common. WHat is it you are experiencing specifically and have you seen a physician to discuss

Question 9

is it possible to see signs of mental illness in a brain scan?

Accepted Answer

Often: The answer depends on the mental illness and the type of brain scan. But with most psychiatric disorders abnormalities in functional brain imaging can be demonstrated. None of these findings are specific enough to be used for diagnosis, at this point. But in some cases the findings can be quite dramatic.

Question 10

does using sign language use the same part of the brain as speaking?

Accepted Answer

Nope.: Using sign language uses visual stimulus and part of brain that deals with comprehension.  
Speaking is controlled by Broca part of brain. It's completely two different entity.

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