Saba Ali Khan opens up about brain tumour battle and early signs

Saba Ali Khan recently shared her experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumour and undergoing surgery in 2006 after suddenly fainting at the age of 27.

Symptoms and Warnings

Speaking on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, she recalled thinking the initial discomfort was a stomach issue before blacking out outside her building. Neurosurgeon Dr Mazda Turel and Dr Amitabh Gupta, Director of Neurosurgery at PSRI Hospital, highlighted warning signs such as severe thunderclap headaches, seizures in adults, and persistent memory lapses that require medical evaluation.

Medical Care

Experts noted that not every tumour requires surgery, with some managed through regular MRI scans, radiosurgery, chemotherapy, or targeted medicines depending on the specific diagnosis.

Context

Brain tumours can often present with subtle or misleading symptoms that overlap with everyday health issues. Medical professionals stress the importance of professional evaluation rather than self-medication when symptoms persist or worsen over time.