What is brain abscess?
A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus that is surrounded by swelling due to inflammation of the area. Abscesses occur when an area of tissue becomes infected and the body's immune system tries to fight it. Some symptoms include, confusion, drowsiness, and slowed thought process.
How do members experience brain abscess?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with brain abscess*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for brain abscess*
Who has brain abscess on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 4 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 7 | |
60s | 3 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 4 | |
Female | 13 |