Benign Astrocytoma

Definition

Definition of Benign Astrocytoma
Benign tumours develops in the brain or spinal cord. The Symptoms and severity depends on the location and size of the tumours.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Benign Astrocytoma
Usually it starts with Headache, Mental changes, Increased irritability, Emotional instability, Forgetfulness and Reduced mental activity. With the intensity of the tumours, the symptoms can be developed as:

1. Loss of initiative
2. Loss of spontaneity
3. Confusion
4. Lethargy
5. Stupor
6. Nausea
7. Vomiting
8. Slowed heartbeat
9. Incontinence

In many cases Benign Astrocytoma may also cause:

1. Astereognosis
2. Paralysis
3. Impaired ability to control voluntary movements
4. Aphasia
5. Rapid involuntary eye movements
6. Facial pain
7. Facial numbness

Causes

Causes of Benign Astrocytoma
To research the causes of Benign astrocytoma:

1. Benign tumours of the brain and spinal cord
2. Headache
3. Emotional instability
4. Mental disturbances

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Benign Astrocytoma
On initial stage the disease can be identified by Home Colorectal Cancer Tests and Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests. Further, Brain & Neurological Disorders Testing such as ADHD and Drug Screening Kits might be effective.

Some other tests are:

1. Cancer-Related Home Testing
2. Home Prostate Testing
3. Home Prostate PSA Antigen Tests
4. Home Colorectal Cancer Testing
5. Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Testing
6. Home Breast Cancer Testing
7. Home Breast Lump Detection Kits

Treatment

Treatment of Benign Astrocytoma
Treatment Of Benign Astrocytoma:

1. Decompression or radiation.
2. Laminectomy for primary tumours that produce spinal cord or cauda equina compression
3. Steroid therapy with dexamethasone minimizes cord edema and temporarily relieves symptoms until surgery can be performed.
4. In the case of hormone-mediated tumors appropriate hormone therapy is advised
5. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may control radicular pain from spinal cord tumors and is a useful alternative to opioid analgesics.

Prognosis

Prognosis of Benign Astrocytoma
Consult with your doctor.

Prevention

Prevention of Benign Astrocytoma
Consult with your doctor.