Nootropics for meningioma. Can it be used or not?
Naturally, there are adherents to the use of this drug among people suffering from meningioma . Now let’s take a closer look at whether a course of taking this group of drugs will cause harm.
What is meningioma ?
Meningioma is a benign neoplasm consisting of cells of the meninges or choroid plexuses.
to diagnose meningioma if the following symptoms are present:
- Cephalgia.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Epilepsy seizures.
- General weakness and loss of coordination .
- Visual and hearing impairment.
Meningioma be diagnosed only after undergoing a comprehensive examination, using: computer, magnetic resonance and positive emission tomography.
What are nootropic drugs?
Nootropics are a class of drugs that have a specific effect on higher nervous functions in humans. It is generally accepted that nootropics stimulate cerebral blood flow, higher nervous functions, memory, sleep and learning ability. They are also able to protect the brain from harmful influences and hypoxia. Their effectiveness in preventing strokes is currently being studied.
On the one hand, taking nootropics improves cerebral circulation, which in turn can lead to increased growth of brain tumors. This point of view is based on the fact that meningioma feeds from the circulatory system of the “tumor host” body. Improving cerebral circulation improves blood circulation in the tumor itself, therefore, its replenishment with macro- and micronutrients . Which, in turn, can provoke its growth.
On the other hand, taking nootropic drugs can compensate for some of the symptoms that occur in people with meningioma . Namely: sleep disturbance, confusion, intellectual, visual and hearing disorders. Considering that the ability of nootropics to stimulate tumor growth has not been scientifically proven, taking nootropic drugs in some cases is advisable.
However, only a specialist should prescribe or, on the contrary, prohibit the use of this class of drugs, based on the severity of symptoms and potential risks. Due to the potential danger of this disease, self-medication is strictly unacceptable!
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The list was formed on the basis of the lack of convincing data on the effectiveness of drugs for the stated indications, as required by evidence-based medicine, as well as the absence of authoritative sources and recommendations.
