my father has thrown up every day for one week! He has had migraine like symptoms. He was just admitted and they said his brain was swollen... They said there are many possabilities for this one possability is brain tumor.. They didnt go any further to say what else it could be. What other things could it be. Remember he isnt sick like the flew he has a swollen brain please help me so i can grip this better in preperation for the best and worst case scenerio?
2006-08-06 08:20:53 · 9 answers · asked by Thomas L 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i want to thank you all sept the non serious such as aussie i think they ruled out menigitius not for sure but who ever is right i will give you the best answer and please keep checking on this question i will let you all know what it is since you took your time in comming here and answering my question i feel good that there are nice people like you that take a serious thought of mine into serious consideration thank you
2006-08-06 08:33:07 · update #1
Brain tumor is usually slow growing and doesn't usually have such a sudden onset of symptoms, but they have to tell you the worst possible scenario to cover themselves. Sounds to me like bacterial encephalitis, or viral meningitis, both of which can be successfully treated. They need time to get tests run to find out exactly what is causing the swelling. Blood tests, CT scans, even MRI, they all take time. He is in the hospital, best place for him because they can support his other systems while they determine what is causing his problem. Don't jump to conclusions, wait and see.
2006-08-06 08:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally head trauma is at the root of such anomaly. In the absence of such a thing, the bad word MAY be applicable.
Heaven knows now, your hospital staff will know soon and so will you. Please get a grip on PRAYER and invocation to Almighty God for strength im this trial of yours.
May you receive all the help from Him.
Not so sure about YA as the right venue.
Will pray for your case.
2006-08-06 15:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are all the reasons a brain could be swollen:
Agenesis of the corpus callosum ... Hydrocephaly
Alexander Syndrome ... brain enlargement
Arachnoid Cysts ... hydrocephalus (cerebrospinal fluid accumulation), increased intracranial pressure
Brain cancer ... brain swelling, hydrocephalus
Brain compression ... raised intracranial pressure
Congenital Toxoplasmosis ... hydrocephalus
Craniosynostosis ... increased intracranial pressure
Cysticercosis ... swelling of the brain (hydrocephalus)
Dandy-Walker Syndrome ... Hydrocephalus, increased intracranial pressure, Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure
Encephaloceles ... hydrocephalus
Extradural hematoma ... raised intracranial pressure
Hemangioblastoma ... raised intracranial pressure
Hydranencephaly ... hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus ... raised intracranial pressure
Meningioma ... increased intracranial pressure
Neurocysticercosis ... swelling of the brain (hydrocephalus), hydrocephalus
Oligodendroglioma ... raised intracranial pressure
Porencephaly ... hydrocephalus
Reye's Syndrome ... brain swelling
Schizencephaly ... hydrocephalus
Shaken Baby Syndrome ... brain swelling
Subdural hematoma ... raised intracranial pressure
2006-08-06 15:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could have menningitis, which will cause swelling of the brain. It can be treated if bacterial, if viral, then that could be a different situation. I'm sure they will run all the necessary tests as soon as possible, this is not something they are going to dismiss as something minor. Keep asking the doctors, you have a right to the answers.
2006-08-06 15:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by tigerlily01ca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your father has had a fever meningitis is a definate possibilty. He could also have a small aneurysm but would tend to have stroke symptoms with this. Encephalitis is another possibilty. Both the meningitis and encephalitis can be treated with antibiotics as long as they are bacterial and not viral.
2006-08-06 15:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by Gatemedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Web site below. I wish you and your father the best. By the way, I survived a brain aneurysm and surgery, and am fine. Not saying that's your father's problem, but medical science can do wonders.
2006-08-06 15:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a brain bleed - a leak in one of the itricate vessels of the brain. This can be repaired.
2006-08-06 15:34:02 · answer #7 · answered by masaouda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your father drink heavily? I have heard that large amounts of alcohol can do this to a person. Please don't take offense at this answer because none is meant.
2006-08-06 15:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by SidTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont smoke to many BONGS!!!!!
2006-08-06 15:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋