What is cerebral abscess?
Brain/ cerebral abscess is a focal collection of pus, immune cells within the brain, due to infection usually that of bacteria or fungal infection. Brain abscess commonly occurs when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. Inflammation develops in response to this infection and tissue is formed around this area.
How Cerebral Abscess Has Occurred?
-Congenital heart disease
-Meningitis
-Chronic middle ear infection
-Sinus infection
-Dental or jaw infection
-Infection of face or scalp
-Head injury
-Any fracture of skull
-Shunt which drains excess amount of cerebral spinal fluid can cause infection.
What Are Indications of Cerebral Abscess?
-Fever and chills
-headache
-Language difficulties
-Loss of coordination
-Loss of muscle function
-Seizures
-Stiff neck
-Vision changes
-Vomiting
-Confusion
-Decreasing responsiveness
-Drowsiness
-Eventual coma
-Inattention
-Irritability
-Slow thought process
-Decreased movements
-Decreased sensation
-Decreased speech
-Change in personality or behavior
-walking difficult
Can brain abscess be cured?
Yes, brain abscess can be cured.
Can a brain abscess kill you?
If left untreated, a brain abscess can cause permanent brain damage which can be fatal.
How serious is a brain abscess?
A brain abscess is a serious condition. It happens as a result of an infection in the brain. As the abscess grows, it presses the surrounding area of the brain and causes neurological brain tissue damage.
How to Inspect Cerebral Abscess?
-Blood culture
-Chest x-ray
-Complete blood count
-Head CT, MRI scan
-EEG (electroencephalogram)
-Needle biopsy for injection
Complications of Cerebral Abscess?
-Brain damage
-Meningitis
-Infection
-seizures
How Diet Management Can Help in Cerebral Abscess?
-Balance and healthy diet
-Get proper treatment for inner ear infections is there is any.
-Proper treatment of allergies and long-standing diseases like respiratory diseases, virus illness, migraine etc.
-Exercise regularly, practice yoga and meditation.
-Avoid alcohol and smoking
-Limit caffeine intake
-Avoid sudden movements
-Avoid bright light
-Avoid driving
Homeopathic treatment for Cerebral Abscess?
-arnica montana
-Belladonna
-Calcarea carbonica
-Calcarea fluorata
-Gelsemium sempervirens
