Sudden fall from bed causing a red scratch on head. Scheduled for radiation post recent diagnosis of benign brain tumor. Fall due to tumor?
Patient: Last night my husband, 75, fell out of bed for the first time since a child. He just rolled out. No dreams involved, he said. Just found himself on the floor. He made no sound, just rolled off. He has a very slight red scratch on the right side of his head but no pain. He was recently diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and Monday, Jan. 28, he will begin prep for radiation . Could the tumor cause this falling out of bed? Doctor: Hi,  Thank you for posting your query.  Most likely, your husband had a seizure (fits) during the night and fell off the bed. Since, he has no memory of falling on the ground, it was most likley a geenralized seizure (with loss of consciousness).  This seizure can be due to the benign brain tumor.  He ideally needs treatment with anti-epileptic medications.  Please discuss this with his doctor.  Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist