Symptoms of Brain Tumors

Depending on the tumor’s location, growth rate, and current size, a patient may manifest various symptoms. As a tumor grows, surrounding brain tissues are susceptible to damage, possible causing problems with sight, hearing, speech, movement, balance, and even the behavior of the patient. When the tissues around the tumor are affected, they can swell and cause an edema.

There are symptoms of brain tumors that are not entirely specific, as they can also be signs for different conditions. The most common symptom according to a survey is new onset or change in the pattern of headaches. Another symptom is nausea or vomiting which is not specific because this is not always indicative of a brain tumor. This symptom is more likely to be a sign of the existence of a brain tumor if additional symptoms are observed on the patient, such as muscle weakening in the limbs and face.

Strokes are also diagnosed when a patient has an asymmetric facial expression, an irregular manner of walking, and is constantly dropping objects. An immediate consultation with a doctor should be done to clarify whether there is a potential for a tumor or a stroke. Then if any problem with your hearing or vision is noted, your condition must be checked out.

A person with brain tumor is likely to be less alert, and some body areas are less sensitive. Brain tumor may also exist if the patient has memory problems, is unable to concentrate, begins to act out, and lacks patience or tolerance.

Seizure is the second most common indicator of brain tumor, although it can also be caused by other things, like high fevers, epilepsy, stroke, and other conditions. A seizure can be caused by abnormal brain electrical activity, and as a result the person may have convulsions, or thought processes may be disturbed.