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I Am 23 years old, I am in good shape and I have no past history of illnesses or diseases: However, about a month ago, I noticed I would forget little things- like the name of an acquaintance, or details of a conversation and what I came in the room for. None of these caused severe confusion, but it is irritating and worrisome. I have never had these kinds of problems before, but I've really noticed it lately, which may be making the problem seem worse! My balance is fine, no slurred speech, however, the vision in my right eye decreased a small amount. Does this sound like a brain Tumor to you? Thank you for your time, you've no idea how much I appreciate it.
Sorry, there was a technical problem when I first tried to answer this! So I think you received a "you are welcome" message by mistake! Answer: Not necessarily. Your symptoms are at present too vague to indicate their cause with any certainty. However you are obviously worried and without any examination we can not come any further. I therefore do suggest that you let a dr. - preferably a neurologist - check you. An MRI brain scan can with a high degree of certainty confirm or exclude the presence of any brain tumor. Good luck!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer),
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