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Understanding Davina McCall's brain surgery and rare health condition


The 57 year old TV presenter said the benign brain tumour was found after she was offered a health check-up as part of her menopause advocacy work but fans have been left wondering exactly what the condition is

"But once a cyst becomes large, then it will potentially lead to this increase of pressure in the brain that can cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, visual disturbances, and, as Davina McCall mentioned, memory problems and a bit of confusion." Due to the cysts location, it can grow and cause brain pressure, so Davina opted to go ahead and remove (Image: davinamccall/Instagram)They can also result in difficulty walking and changes in personality, added Dr Noble. Commending McCall for her transparency about her diagnosis and for "raising awareness of brain tumours" after she posted about her health condition online, Dr Noble said: "This will absolutely help with others recognising potential symptoms and talking to their doctors."

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