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Bollywood star Salman Khan reveals struggle with brain tumour; how to spot illness
Recently, Bollywood star Salman Khan revealed that he is battling multiple serious illnesses at a comedy show.
The superstar said that he is "still working" and "breaking [his] bones".
On The Great Indian Kapil Show, the star said, "I'm working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there's an aneurysm in the brain, yet I'm still working. There is also an AV malformation, and still, I'm carrying on," he said.
This confession came shortly after his performance at an award show, where many commented on his appearance.
Brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and trigeminal neuralgia are serious neurological conditions that can lead to severe complications.
Here's more on the diseases he mentioned:
Brain aneurysm:
A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain, caused by a weak spot in the vessel wall. If the aneurysm ruptures, it can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, which is life-threatening.
Common symptoms:
Unruptured aneurysm:
Headache (localised or persistent)
Vision problems (blurred or double vision)
Pain above or behind the eye
Dilated pupils
Difficulty speaking or concentrating
Weakness or numbness on one side of the face
Ruptured aneurysm (medical emergency):
Sudden, severe headache ('thunderclap headache')
Nausea and vomiting
Stiff neck
Sensitivity to light
Loss of consciousness
Seizures
Arteriovenous malformation (AVM):
An AVM is a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain. It disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen delivery and can cause hemorrhaging if it ruptures.
Common symptoms:
Headaches (may vary in intensity and pattern)
Seizures
Muscle weakness or numbness, often on one side
Difficulty speaking or understanding language
Vision loss or disturbances
Unsteadiness or coordination issues
Sudden onset of neurological symptoms if ruptured (stroke-like symptoms)
Trigeminal neuralgia:
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Even mild stimulation of the face may trigger intense pain.
Common symptoms:
