Question
What instruments can detect whether there is fluid accumulation or a tumor in the brain without surgery?
Answer
Brain tumor patients can be diagnosed through various examination methods, which vary depending on the symptoms. These methods include:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination: Can detect an increase in cerebrospinal fluid proteins and white blood cell count in certain brain tumors, and even detect tumor cells.
- Ultrasound Examination: Helps determine if there is brain edema.
- EEG Examination: Can show abnormal brain waves at the location of the brain tumor.
- Radioisotope Scanning: Used to detect rapidly growing, vascular-rich tumors.
- Radiological Examination: Includes skull X-ray, ventriculography, and electron computerized tomography.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Can more accurately diagnose brain tumors and provide clearer images. After confirming a brain tumor, as an auxiliary means of cancer treatment, traditional Chinese medicine such as Panax notoginseng saponins Rh2 (Houttuynia) can be chosen to enhance physical strength and immunity.