apollo
Online Doctor Consultation & Medicines
  • Login
ic_search_new
HomeHealth QueryNeurosurgeryI've had a headache and blurry vision for the past...
  • Female
  • 50 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've had a headache and blurry vision for the past 6 months so I consulted a physician who recommended a CT scan. The CT showed prominent ventricles and suggested an MRI. The MRI results came back as meningioma and 5th nerve schwannoma. Could you explain what treatment options are available for this - can it be managed with medication or will surgery be necessary

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
Consult Now

neurosx opinion is advised to the pt.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Neurosurgeon

Find a Neurosurgeon

Answered 14/08/2025

0

0

Sick? Talk to a doctor now

More Neurosurgery Health Queries

View all

my 24-year-old sister needs brain surgery for a tumor and they want to do a biopsy first - is this to check if it's cancer? also what kind of long-term effects could the surgery have on someone her age?

Yes, a biopsy is often performed before or during brain tumor surgery to determine if the tumor is cancerous and what type it is. This helps doctors create a treatment plan. Potential long-term effects of brain tumor surgery can include memory loss, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, personality changes, and seizures.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

my dad has hydrocephalus and the doctors recommended shunt surgery is this the only option or can medicines help treat his condition without surgery

For hydrocephalus, shunt surgery is the standard treatment. Medications can manage symptoms temporarily but won’t address the underlying issue. Consult with a pediatric neurosurgeon.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

My dad is 55 and his MRI scan shows a brain tumor. The doctor recommended surgery and wants him admitted by Monday for quick treatment. Is surgery really necessary in this case? I'm worried and would like a second opinion from a neurosurgeon on whether this is the best option.

I truly understand the concern and feeling towards your father health...and It's very unfortunate that your father is facing this problem...please upload MRI report and films here

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Health Articles for you

View all
Guide to Neurosurgery -Treat Shaky Hands

General Medical Consultation

Guide to Neurosurgery -Treat Shaky Hands

Know about the neurosurgery, what are shaky hands, causes, risk factors, techniques to calm it, medications and living with shaky hands and more.

Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture Key Symptoms and Emergency Action

Cerebral Aneurysms

Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture: Key Symptoms and Emergency Action

Learn to recognise the key symptoms of a cerebral aneurysm rupture and understand the urgent steps to take in an emergency.

Pinched Nerve in Neck: Non-Surgical Relief Guide

Pinched Nerve

Pinched Nerve in Neck: Non-Surgical Relief Guide

Learn how to relieve a pinched nerve in the neck with non-surgical methods, including exercises, posture tips, and effective home remedies.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.