Brain Injuries Or Swellings Can Be Dangerous - Rajahmundry

What Is Brain Swelling?
Brain swelling goes by many names:

Brain edema
Elevated intracranial pressure
Cerebral edema
Swelling can occur in specific locations or throughout the brain. It depends on the cause. Wherever it occurs, brain swelling increases pressure inside the skull. That's known as intracranial pressure, or ICP. This pressure can prevent blood from flowing to your brain, which deprives it of the oxygen it needs to function. Swelling can also block other fluids from leaving your brain, making the swelling even worse. Damage or death of brain cells may result.

Symptoms of brain swelling vary, depending on the severity and the cause. Usually they begin suddenly. You may notice any of these symptoms:

Headache
Neck pain or stiffness
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Irregular breathing
Vision loss or changes
Memory loss
Inability to walk
Difficulty speaking

he steps used by your doctor to diagnose brain swelling depend on the symptoms and the suspected cause. Common exams and tests used in the diagnosis include:

Head and neck exam
Neurologic exam
CT scan of the head to identify the extent and location of the swelling
MRI of the head to identify the extent and location of the swelling
Blood tests to check for causes of the swelling
Lumbar puncture

For ore information consult our neurosurgeon Dr Geetasravan