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Hi, Over the past few months I have been experiencing dizzy spells and a feeling that I am going to either fall or pass out.  My eyesight is worse and I also cant concentrate.  I asked the doctor if this could be related to a brain tumour and after checking my eyes said no.  However, over the past week I have had a slight pain in my head up the top right hand side.  It doesnt ache, its just uncomfortable and feels as if there is a weight there.  I also have a slight raised part on my skull at this same bit.  Should I ask for a brain scan?

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The symptoms you describe are hardly indicating a brain tumour with any certainty, but since this worries you and it will probably be hard for you to get rid of your worries I think you should ask for a CT or MRI brain scan (MRI is best)! 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), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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