Hollywood actress Kelly Mack was suffering from a disease called Glioma, know its symptoms and causes

News Topical, Digital Desk : Hollywood actress Kelly Mack, who became popular with the web series Walking Dead, died recently at the age of 33. The sudden death of the actress at a young age has caused a wave of mourning in the Hollywood industry. It is being told that the actress was suffering from a serious disease. Whose name is Glioma. This is a dangerous disease. But do you know about this disease?

Ever since the actress died, people have been wanting to know about this disease. Our article today is also on this topic. We will tell you what disease glioma is. What are its symptoms and who is most at risk from it. Let's know in detail -

What is Glioma?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, a glioma is a type of tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord. This usually occurs when glial cells, which support our nerves and help the brain function, begin to grow uncontrollably. Most gliomas occur in the brain, but they can also form in the spinal cord.

Gliomas are also called primary brain tumors, meaning they start inside the brain and usually do not spread to other parts of the body. Still, they can be dangerous because they can be difficult to remove with surgery. On top of that, they can spread to different parts of the brain.

Types of glioma

• Astrocytoma: These are formed from cells called astrocytes. The most dangerous type among these is glioblastoma, which grows rapidly. It is usually found in children.
• Ependymoma: These form from ependymocyte cells, often in the ventricles of the brain or the spinal cord. They can spread through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) but do not leave the body.
• Oligodendroglioma: These grow slowly but can become serious over time. They are usually found in young people.

Who is most at risk?

• Children (below 12 years) and the elderly (above 65 years)
• In white people
• those with a family history of such tumors
• Men are at slightly higher risk
• People exposed to radiation or certain toxic chemicals for a long time

What are its symptoms?

• Difficulty speaking or understanding words
• blurred or lost vision
• Having trouble thinking
• Feeling difficulty in walking
• Dizziness, headache , nausea
• weakness or numbness in one part of the body
• having a seizure
• Behavioral changes

What are the risks

• Bleeding in the brain
• brain slippage
• flooding the brain
• increased pressure in the brain
• Frequent seizures

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