Morning headaches not to be taken lightly: KIMS doctors

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Not all tumors that develop in the brain are cancerous, but headaches occurring in the early hours of the morning or immediately after waking up should not be taken lightly, said Dr. Raghavendra, Chief Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli. Marking International Brain Tumor Day, KIMS Hospitals Gachibowli organized a “Brain Health Walk” to raise awareness about brain tumors and neurological health. The walk was flagged off by renowned Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr. A.V. Guruva Reddy from the hospital premises.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Raghavendra noted that while there is no single established cause for brain tumors, genetic factors may play a role in some individuals. He said the walk was organized to create greater public awareness about brain tumors and brain health. Benign brain tumors, he explained, typically grow very slowly, often by only about 2 mm per year. Brain tumors are sometimes detected incidentally during scans conducted following accidents or when patients present with symptoms such as seizures or hearing impairment. 

Malignant brain tumors, however tend to grow rapidly and can cause significant damage to surrounding brain tissue. Dr. Guruvareddy pointed out that advanced treatment options for brain tumors are now widely available. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes and help prevent serious complications.  Among those who participated in the walk were Dr. Ankita Chawla, Medical Director of KIMS Hospitals Gachibowli; Dr. Sandhya, Consultant Neurosurgeon; Dr Naveen Kumar; Dr Shyam K Jaiswal; Dr Vijay Kumar and Dr Shasidhar, Neurologists from the department of neurosciences and hospital staff; and a large number of local residents.