ഇത്തരം തലവേദനകൾ ഒരിക്കലും അവഗണിക്കരുത് Brain Tumor Warning Signs | Dr. Deepu Abraham Cherian & Dr. Sreekumar M (Perumala Hospital)
In this vital episode, Dr. Deepu Abraham Cherian (Consultant Neuro Surgeon & Neuroendoscopy Specialist) and Dr. Sreekumar M (HOD & Senior Consultant Neuro Surgeon, Perumala Hospital) explain why some headaches should never be ignored — they can sometimes be the first sign of a brain tumor (or other serious brain conditions). The doctors break down typical vs dangerous headache patterns, red-flag symptoms, diagnostic steps, modern treatment options and urgent first-aid / transport advice for head injuries.
What You’ll Learn in This episode
How to tell common headaches apart from potentially life-threatening headaches
Classic red flags of raised intracranial pressure (vomiting, early-morning headache, drowsiness)
Symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention (seizures, weakness, vision or speech changes)
When to get MRI/CT and how diagnosis works
Treatment choices surgery, radiation, observation and what to expect
Advances: neuro-navigation, endoscopic (transnasal) approaches and safer surgery
Head injury first-aid, safe transport and bystander roles
Prevention, road safety (helmet, drink-driving) and social impact
Chapters (accurate to 21:30 length)
00:00 – Highlights & Intro
00:28 – Why some headaches are dangerous (tumour, meningitis, raised pressure)
00:55 – Signs of raised intracranial pressure: severe vomiting, drowsiness, poor response
01:25 – Early-morning headache & pattern changes — classic red flag
02:21 – Associated warning signs: seizures, weakness, sensory or visual loss, facial changes
02:51 – Chronic migraine vs sudden increase in headache frequency — when to worry
03:21 – What is a brain tumour? Primary vs secondary tumours explained
04:22 – Benign vs malignant tumours & general treatment principles
05:18 – Surgery concerns: risks, personality changes and modern safety improvements
06:19 – Neuro-navigation and precision planning for tumour removal
07:16 – Minimally invasive approaches: endoscopic / transnasal procedures
08:11 – Craniotomy, chronic subdural bleeds and quick-recovery scenarios
09:03 – Head injuries: common transport mistakes and spinal precautions
11:24 – Bystander challenges, consent & hospital protocols in emergencies
13:01 – Eye twitching, facial tics vs true neurological signs — what’s normal?
14:02 – Falls in children vs elderly — when a fall is dangerous
15:57 – Alcohol, drunk-driving and delays in care — medical & financial consequences
17:49 – Helmet importance, traffic safety & reducing head injury severity
19:20 – Associated injuries (spine, limbs) and limitations of helmets
20:11 – Social & family impact; who is most at risk
21:30 – Final advice & closing message
Doctors:
Dr. Deepu Abraham Cherian — Consultant Neuro Surgeon & Neuroendoscopy Specialist
Dr. Sreekumar M — HOD & Senior Consultant Neuro Surgeon, Perumala Hospital
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