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Symptoms of Brain Abscess include:
- Fever
- Decrease in responsiveness
- Neck stiffness
- Decreased sensation
- Sensitivity towards lights
How is it treated?
The treatment for the disease includes:
..What is Brain Abscess?
How is it diagnosed?
The preferred method used for diagnosing brain abscess is a neurological exam which helps to assess the pressure inside the skull. The specialist may conduct the following tests to diagnose brain a...
The preferred method used for diagnosing brain abscess is a neurological exam which helps to assess the pressure inside the skull. The specialist may conduct the following tests to diagnose brain abscess:
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Oral medication
If the patient has a small abscess or the abscess is deep in the brain, the specialist prefers oral medication and bed rest for the patient. Medications for fungal infection, immunity and inflammation in the brain is often prescribed by the specialist.
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Brain surgery
In this surgery, the specialist removes a part of the skull to drain the abscess. A sample of the pus is used to find out the cause of the infection. Specialist prefers surgery if the pressure in the brain increases or the abscess is more than 2cm.
When do I contact the doctor?
Look for immediate medical help if you see any signs or indications of a brain abscess, regardless of the possibility that they appear or vanish.
Consult with experienced doctors
Dr. Sudhir Dubey
Chairman - Endoscopic Portal Minimal Invasive Neurosurgery
Institute of Neurosciences
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