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Brain Abscess

Symptoms

Brain Abscess Symptoms

Common symptoms of a brain abscess include:

Headache:

Slowly worsening episodes

Nausea
Vomiting
Fever

Additional symptoms of brain abscess may include:

Change in vision
Numbness in one arm or leg:

Arm numbness (unilateral)
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Arm and leg numbness (unilateral)

Weakness in one arm or leg:

Arm weakness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Arm and leg weakness (unilateral)

Difficulty speaking
Memory loss
Confusion
Seizures

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Last Updated: May 30, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Brain Abscess References:

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