Benign Tumors
When cells grow abnormally then, it forms tumor, and it serves no purpose. Fortunately, a benign cannot be considered as a malignant or cancerous tumor. It does not expand to the other parts of the body or invade the nearby tissues of the affected areas.
Normally, they do not look very dangerous and harmful and can be cured by regular treatment. However, these tumors can be serious when they press on crucial structures of the body such as nerves or the blood vessels. In such cases, they require serious treatments.
Signs and Symptoms
Some of the common symptoms are
- Weight loss
- Night Sweats
- Loss of appetite
- Chills
- Pain or discomfort in the affected area
- Fever
- Fatigue
Causes and Risk Factors
Often the causes remain unknown, but there are some factors that can increase the growth of benign tumor in your body.
- Exposure to radiation and other environmental toxins
- Diet
- Stress
- Genetics
- Local injuries or trauma
- Infection or inflammation
When to see a doctor
If you have been experiencing any of those signs for few months, then you should consult your doctor once. The doctor will then attempt to diagnose the issue by physical exam and other medical examination processes.
Treatment and Management
In most of the cases, benign tumors need no treatment at all, because they are not malignant and cannot spread and cause damage. The doctors prefer to have “watchful waiting” to ensure that the situation is under control.
However, when your symptoms are causing serious issues, then treatment is required. Surgery is the common process to treat tumors. The aim is to remove that tumor without harming the surrounding tissues.
