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Brain abscess

  • Writer: Dr Hegde
    Dr Hegde
  • May 5, 2023
  • 1 min read

This is a pocket of pus in your brain. Tissue has grown around it, walling it off from the rest of your body. The mass is filled with white blood cells, dead tissue and germs. It can grow and press harmfully against your brain, causing a medical emergency. The cases are plenty and a detailed evaluation is often necessary.


Symptoms

  • Headache

  • Weakness of limbs

  • Seizure

  • Vomiting

Treatment

  • Craniotomy for excision

  • Antibiotics




Brain abscess
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Dr Ajay Hegde

Neurosurgeon in Bangalore

Brain and Spine surgeon, Sarjapur Road

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Manipal Hospitals - Sarjapur

Survey no 45/2, ward. 150, Marathahalli - Sarjapur Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102

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1st Main Road, Vyalikaval, Bangalore 560003

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