A 36-year-old female asked:
hi doc, of late my head shakes involuntarily, and hve been having one sided headaches. do i hve a brain tumor? pls advise.
2 doctor answers
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
51 years experience Neurology
Doubt a tumor: Several considerations, as the head shaking can be a sign of heredofamilial tremor or essential tremor, but cerebellar tremors could also be a cause. The unilateral headaches could be due to jaw, dental, or migraine mechanisms. Suggest you have your doctor evaluate you, and provide advice and treatment.
Answered on Sep 7, 2013
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Dr. Douglas Miller answered
40 years experience Pathology
Maybe: Brain tumors are uncommon for people your age. However your involuntary head shakes might represent a kind of seizure, and headaches can be caused by brain tumors among many other things. Most likely you don't have a tumor, but see your doctors for a neurological workup to find out what's actually wrong.
Answered on Sep 9, 2013
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
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Tumor: A brain tumor is protected by the skull and wouldn't be tender to the touch. Your symptom is highly suggestive of a pinched occipital nerve which exit ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Kneece answered
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Likely not: Likely migraine.See your doctor and get a workup for the headaches.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
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Tumor not likely: You are not likely to have brain tumor, based on the symptoms you described. However, you should see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joel Gallant answered
35 years experience Infectious Disease
No: Doctors do not check for brain tumors that way, and it does not mean you have a brain tumor. I'd suggest you stop shaking your head fast.
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