Currently, Mumbai doctors are seeing a surge in cases of brain tumours among adults aged 35-45 years. This trend can be attributed to diagnostic facilities, greater awareness, environmental factors, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle-related health challenges.
It is also why they say adults shouldn’t ignore persistent headaches, vision changes, seizures, or balance problems. Experts advise timely attention for symptoms such as constant headaches, vision changes, and seizures. Timely intervention is life-saving for the patients.
Previously, brain tumours were commonly seen in the older population above 60 years of age. However, there is a shift in the trend now. Dr Nitin Dange, director - Interventional Neurologist and Neurosurgeon, Gleneagles Hospital in Parel, said, “Unfortunately, ...