Do I have a brain tumor?
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It might be that you have synaesthesia of some form:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synaesthesia#Clinical_description
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could be a migraine\ncall doctor
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i am sorry about ur grief. i will try my best to give the best information i can. but u wouldnt mind if its long enough? do u?\nA brain tumor is any intracranial mass created by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells either normally found in the brain itself: neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells), lymphatic tissue, blood vessels), in the cranial nerves (myelin-producing Schwann cells), in the brain envelopes (meninges), skull, pituitary and pineal gland, or spread from cancers primarily located in other organs (metastatic tumors).\n\nPrimary (true) brain tumors are commonly located in the posterior cranial fossa in children and in the anterior two-thirds of the cerebral hemispheres in adults, although they can affect any part of the brain.\n\nIn the United States in the year 2000, it was estimated that there were 16,500 new cases of brain tumors[1], which accounted for 1.4% of all cancers, 2.4% of all cancer deaths[2], and 20%–25% of pediatric cancers[2],[3]. Ultimately, it is estimated that there are 13,000 deaths/year as a result of brain tumors[1].\n\nAside from exposure to vinyl chloride or ionizing radiation, there are no known environmental factors associated with brain tumors. Mutations and deletions of so-called tumor supressor genes are incriminated in some forms of brain tumors. Patients with various inherited diseases, such as Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia, neurofibromatosis type 2 are at high risk of developing brain tumors.In contrast to tumors originating elsewhere in the body, differentiating primary "brain tumors"—these are the true brain tumors, arising exclusively from cells normally present in the brain itself—into benign and malignant is of relative and limited clinical value, since even histologically-benign tumors grow by infiltration of healthy brain tissue and, in time, tend to transform into malignant forms (anaplastic degeneration). True benign intracranial tumors arise mainly from the meninges (meningiomas; about 95% are benign), pituitary gland (pituitary adenomas) and the myelin sheath of cranial nerves (neuromas or Schwanomas, e.g. acoustic neuroma).\n\nMost primary brain tumors (gliomas) originate from glia: astrocytes (astrocytomas), oligodendrocytes (oligodendrogliomas). There are also mixed forms, with both an astrocytic and an oligodendroglial cell component. These are called mixed gliomas or oligoastrocytomas. Additionally, mixed glio-neuronal tumors (tumors displaying a neuronal, as well as a glial component, e.g. gangliogliomas, disembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors) and tumors originating from neuronal cells (e.g. gangliocytoma, central gangliocytoma) can also be encountered.\n\nOther varieties of primary brain tumors include: primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET, e.g. medulloblastoma, medulloepithelioma, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, ependymoblastoma), tumors of the pineal parenchyma (e.g. pineocytoma, pineoblastoma), ependymal cell tumors, choroid plexus tumors, neuroepithelial tumors of uncertain origin (e.g. gliomatosis cerebri, astroblastoma), etc.\n\nFrom a histological perspective, astrocytomas, oligondedrogliomas, and oligoastrocytomas may be benign or malignant. Glioblastoma multiforme represents the most aggressive variety of malignant glioma. At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are so-called pilocytic astrocytomas, a distinct variety of astrocytic tumors. The majority of them are located in the posterior cranial fossa, affect mainly children and young adults, and have a clinically favorable course and prognosis.\n\nIn contrast to other types of cancer, primary brain tumors rarely metastasize, and in this rare event, the tumor cells spread within the skull and spinal canal through the cerebrospinal fluid, rather than via bloodstream to other organs.\n\nThere are various classification systems currently in use for primary brain tumors, the most common being the World Health Organization (W
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Oh I thought your child had a problem not you. For a start you could get an MRI scan to see if you have a brain.
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The symptoms you describe could indeed be melanoma metastases to the brain.  I would suggest you seek immediate medical care, including CT and MRI scans.
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I have a lump too, in my left breast, about the size of a chickpea. Given your age, it is unlikely that it is cancer, but not impossible. Mine turned out to be a fibroadenoma - a harmless, benign lump. Hopefully that is what you have, too, and not cancer. Get checked out at the doc as soon as you can - believe me, the peace of mind will be worth the money even if you have to pay for it. (Luckily for me i lived in Massachusetts at the time and found something called the Women's Health Network that took pity on me and paid my bill)
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I wouldn't worry about having a brain tumor. You probably just hit your head on something. Here is a list of the symptoms that go along with a brain tumor:\n\nThe most frequent symptoms of brain tumors include:\n\n    * Headaches that tend to be worse in the morning and ease during the day\n    * Seizures (convulsions)\n    * Nausea or vomiting\n    * Weakness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs\n    * Stumbling or lack of coordination in walking (ataxic gait)\n    * Abnormal eye movements or changes in vision\n    * Drowsiness\n    * Changes in personality or memory\n    * Changes in speech\n\nEither way you should go see a doctor if the bump doesnt subside and the nosebleeds continue.
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Yes, I would advise you to visit a doctor. If nothing else it will give you more information and piece of mind on your condition.
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Just my advice, if you are reading about neurological diseases on the Internet, you will the symptoms.  I know somone close to me exactly like you.  To be on the safe side, go to a neurologist.\nOnce you've been diagnosed, believe your Doctor, if nothing is wrong with you, and I hope that's the case, again, believe in your Doctor. \nBye.
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Could be a neurological disease or disorder. It sounds to be me like you better be seeing a doctor\n\nGood luck to yo
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Hard to believe ibuprofen will relieve brain tumor. Check your blood pressure, your eye sight and stay away from stress and from computer screen.
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Bleeding from the ears constantly can be a sign of brain tumors. Get help now!
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you need to be seen by a neurologist or at least a primary care doctor, good luck
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Here's a directory that may guide you to specific sites for various kinds of brain tumors, including Foundations. Was there a specific type of brain tumor Foundation you were looking for?\n\n http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Brain_and_CNS/\n\nhttp://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Brain_and_CNS/Support_Groups/\n\nAmerican Brain Tumor Association\nhttp://hope.abta.org/
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sounds like you need to see a doctor.
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u should get a CAT scan ASAP! u could have had a stroke (yes its possible to have one and not know about it), or u could have some sort of brain tumor or swelling. if u fell or had any accident lately this could cause it too.\nthere are also several bacterial brain infections which are rare but do exist and could cause this.\ni would also go to an eye doctor, though i do not think this is a problem with your eyes, it sounds a bit more serious than that.\nalso if u take birth control pills they could cause this and its also not good.\neither way, go to the hospital ASAP b/c it could be serious.\ngood luck. \nwait...how r u typing/reading if u cant see...?
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Go to a doctor,and tell him what s going on with you. Perhaps, he/she will order a MRI or a CAT scan of your Brain. Medical history,of your family could play a part of it.  Look in the phone book,if you don't have a doctor& set up a appointment VERY SOON! \nP.s be sure to tell the doctor EVERY THING that has been going on with your health!\n Do Not Let It Go On, not checked!!!!!!!!\nI'll pray for u, intill then...God Bless