Causes of headache after brain tumor surgery

If you experience a headache after brain tumor surgery, you should pay attention to whether it is caused by increased intracranial pressure. Some are caused by anesthesia. Afterwards, you may experience a headache or dizziness. However, if you encounter any abnormal problems, you should still inform your doctor in time.

1. Early postoperative headache:

1. Considering the increased intracranial pressure, some patients will experience postoperative cerebral edema after brain tumor surgery, depending on the size of the tumor resection, the site of resection and other factors. This is a normal physiological reaction. For this type of headache, the doctor can relieve the patient's headache symptoms by reducing the intracranial pressure. However, some severe headaches should not be taken lightly. Be alert to the possibility of brain hernia that endangers the patient's life, and take treatment measures as soon as possible.

2. If the anesthetic drugs are not completely metabolized, the patient may experience headaches and dizziness. Such patients do not require special care and the symptoms will be relieved on their own 2-3 days after the operation.

2. Late postoperative headache:

1. Growth of residual lesions. For some tumors, such as meningioma, it is difficult to completely remove the residual lesions. Some patients may experience headaches caused by residual lesions after surgery. Most patients need to undergo routine radiotherapy after surgery to prevent the growth of lesions.

2. Recurrence of brain tumors. This type of situation is also relatively common. Some brain tumors will recur again. When the brain tumor exerts pressure on the brain tissue, the patient will experience headaches, auditory hallucinations, severe vomiting, and decreased vision. If such patients experience headaches and other symptoms, they must see a doctor as soon as possible.