After childbirth, neck pain, headaches, numbness in the hands, etc. are expected. It is estimated that there are 20,000 brain tumor patients in Korea.
Posted on 03/22/2024 2.16pm Posted on 03/22/2024 2.16pm Views 295
The story of a woman who suffered from headaches for more than a year after giving birth turned out to be a brain tumor. [사진=뉴욕포스트 보도 캡처]The story of a woman who suffered from headaches for over a year and was diagnosed with a brain tumor is a hot topic.
According to the New York Post, an American media, Fiona Donald (41), English, began to feel pain near her neck after giving birth to her son Ralph in September 2017. A headache similar to a pressure and tingling sensation also appeared in my hands.
He had to wake up every morning with a bad headache. The hospital said only that her pain was probably caused by Fiona’s poor posture while breastfeeding her.
After suffering from constant pain for over a year, he finally underwent an MRI in November 2018. As a result, he had a brain tumor called meningioma. Fiona underwent surgery in December 2018 to remove the tumor. Currently, it is reported that she has recovered enough to participate in a marathon.
Fiona said: “I was really scared when the doctor explained to me that after the surgery to remove the tumor, there might be side effects such as loss of speech and difficulty breathing,” and added: “After the surgery, I am examined every year to check for cancer.” she reoffends.”
A tumor of the meninges… The most common primary brain tumor
A meningioma is literally a tumor that forms in the meninges of the brain. It is a benign tumor like schwannoma, pituitary adenoma, etc. Brain tumors are classified as primary and metastatic depending on the location in which they appear. If it occurs in brain tissue or the meninges, it is called a primary brain tumor, while if it spreads from other tumors in the body through blood vessels, it is called a metastatic brain tumor.
Meningioma, which occurs in the meninges, is the most common primary brain tumor. The meninges are thin membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord and are made up of three membranes: the dura, the arachnoid and the pia mater. The meninges contain cerebrospinal fluid, which acts as a buffer against shocks that can occur in the brain. The exact cause is not known, but it is known to be caused by genetic factors, trauma, viral infections, etc.
If you experience headaches that don’t go away even with medication, blurred vision, numbness in your hands or feet, etc., see a doctor.
If a tumor develops in the meninges, you will experience constant headaches like Fiona. Even if you take medicine, your headache doesn’t get better. As the tumor puts pressure on the brain, neurological abnormalities such as dysarthria (difficulty speaking) and hemiplegia (paralysis of a limb or part of the face) may appear.
Your vision may decrease or your personality may change. Therefore, if you suffer from unexplained headaches, numbness in the hands and feet, and blurred vision, you should check the location, size, and shape of the tumor through brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If necessary, CT and cerebral angiography may also be performed.
There are an estimated 20,000 brain tumor patients in Korea… New treatments continue to be reported
According to the Korea Brain Tumor Society, the number of brain tumor patients in Korea is estimated at approximately 20,000. A brain tumor itself is a much feared disease, but the treatment success rate is high and recurrence is low. As medical technology advances, new treatments continue to be reported.
Although it depends on the size of the tumor, a brain tumor can be removed with a small incision in the body and you can be discharged from the hospital within a week of surgery. In fact, in November 2022, domestic medical staff successfully performed surgery to remove a brain tumor on an 80-year-old female patient by making an incision 3 cm above the eyebrows. It is important to go to the hospital early and not miss the treatment time.
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