Take Note! 5 Highly Ignored Risk Factors Of Brain Tumour
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Many times people with a brain tumor do not have any visible symptoms. However, many ignored signs can turn fatal
New Delhi: A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. Not only are they life-threatening but they also carry risks of various other ailments, like speech issues, paralysis, etc.
Brain tumours can leave you helpless, confused, and devastated. People with tumours may experience a lot of symptoms like fatigue, nausea, or pain. Doctors say many times people with a brain tumor do not have any visible symptoms. However, many ignored signs can turn fatal.
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Brain tumour symptoms can be either general or specific which include pressure of the tumor on the brain or spinal cord. Some specific symptoms, the doctors say, are caused when a particular part of the brain is not working well because of the tumour.
Many people who have a brain tumour, were diagnosed when they went to the doctor after experiencing a problem, such as a headache or other changes.
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According to health experts, there is evidence of a statistical association between cell phone use and brain tumor risks in humans.
A study published in the National Library of Medicine says mobile phones emit electromagnetic radiation that is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
According to health experts, you must use a hands-free device or speakerphone whenever possible and minimise cell phone use to reduce potential dangers.
Exposure to chemical substances
Many times, repeated exposure to chemical substances like pesticides, oil products, rubber or vinyl chloride and other industrial compounds can cause a high risk of brain tumours, according to health experts and various studies conducted on the subject. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12210690/
Also, a study, published in the British Journal of Cancer found has found a link between parents' exposure to chemicals such as benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene and brain tumours in their children.
High saturated fat diet
A diet high in saturated fats and low in vitamins and minerals can increase the risk of brain tumours.
According to studies, apart from diet, lifestyle factors like smoking and not exercising also can lead to risk. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4074256/
Hormones
According to health experts, Pituitary tumor symptoms may be caused by a tumor putting pressure on the brain or other parts of the body nearby.
Symptoms also can be caused by a hormone imbalance. Hormone levels can rise when a pituitary tumor makes too much of one or more hormones.
Doctors say an imbalance in hormones also plays a role in the development of brain tumours, especially in women who take hormone replacement therapy for a longer period.
Age
Even though brain tumour can begin developing at any age, as we get older our risk of developing most cancers, including brain tumours, increases.
Doctors say the risk of brain tumours is greatest in those aged between 85 and 89 years.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 1:22 am