Gliomas are tumors formed from glial cells, which bring food and oxygen to nerve cells in the brain and protect them from diseases as infections. Brainstem is part of the brain connected to the spinal cord that controls breathing, heart rate, seeing, hearing, walking, talking and eating. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but children irradiated for tinea capitis are at high risk for central nervous system tumors as meningiomas, gliomas and nerve sheath tumors.
Some of the symptoms of brainstem glioma:
- Double vision
- Weakness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Behavioral changes
- Trouble in swallowing
- Seizures (in children)
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of brainstem glioma. The condition is diagnosed and treatment may include chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
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