Know the CST of Brain Lesions; Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & more

The human brain uses only 20% of the oxygen and blood in your body, even 5 minutes without oxygen can cause brain some cells to die leading to severe brain damage! Furthermore, the harder you think, the more oxygen and fuel your brain will use from your blood.

When you scrape your knee, you will notice an area of inflamed skin or a lesion. Although, the lesion in your brain and the lesion on your body are different. So what are Brain Lesions? How are they treated? What are the causes and symptoms? Let us tell you all that you need to know about this confusing and unsettling medical condition.

What are Brain Lesions?

A brain lesion is an area of tissue that gets damaged due to an injury or any disease. These are the areas of injury within the brain. Sounds simple, right? well, understanding brain lesions can be just as complicated. Brain lesion is an area of tissue that has been damaged through injury or diseases within the brain. A lesion is an area of tissue that has been damaged through an injury or disease. So a brain Lesion is an area of injury or within the brain. They can range from small to large, from a few to many, relatively harmless to life-threatening.

What causes Brain Lesions?

The causes of Brain Lesions can be unknown. Listed below are a few of them:

• Injury
• Infection
• Exposure to certain chemicals
• Issues with immune system & more

What are the different types of Brain Lesions?

All types of Brain Lesions share a common definition — injury or damage to tissue within the brain. Brain Lesions has many different manners to vary. Some common brain lesions are –

What are the symptoms of Brain Lesions?

The symptoms of brain lesions vary based on the size of the lesion, its type and location. Listed below are a few symptoms that are common to several types of brain lesions:

• Headaches
• Neck pain or stiffness
• Nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite
• Vision changes or eye pain
• Changes in personality, mood, mental ability, behavior, and concentration
• Memory loss or confusion
• Seizures
• Fever
• Difficulty in moving

How are Brain Lesions treated?

The treatment depends upon the type of brain lesion. The goals of the treatment may be to provide a cure, relieve the symptoms, or improve the quality of life. Some of the most common approaches for treating brain lesions include:

• Be patient and notice if the lesion is growing or causing problems (periodic checkups can be enough)
• Surgical removal of the lesion
• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for lesions
• Medication to fight infections like antibiotics or other antimicrobial drugs
• Medication to either calm the immune system or change its response
• Medication or other therapies to relieve symptoms associated with BL

We hope you have a great and healthy life! Remember to eat clean and get checked regularly!

Also read: NEUROENDOSCOPY 

Daniel Martin

Daniel is our UK-based freelance Editor. As part of our quest towards credible news, Doctor's Clinic Blog India affiliates with individuals from other parts of the world to provide an in-depth focus on essential topics. Daniel received his degree from the University of Sheffield, and since then, worked to multiple sites as a freelance contributor and editor.