Early Signs And Symptoms Of Brain Tumor

Primary brain tumors can be either malignant (contain cancer cells) or benign (do not contain cancer cells). We are going to discuss the early warning symptoms of brain tumor. However, sometimes you may not experience these symptoms of brain tumor or might experience it under another medical condition. It is advisable to see a doctor if you experience any of these signs of brain tumor

Signs And Brain Tumor Symptoms

  • You might experience headaches which may increase with activity or even worsen early morning.
  • Motor Seizures or convulsions. These are the sudden involuntary movement of the muscles. Seizures can be myclonic or tonic-clonic.
  • You may experience single or multiple muscle twitches, jerks, spasms, loss of control of body functions, loss of consciousness followed by contractions, change in colour, change in sensation, vision, smell, and/or hearing without losing consciousness, nausea or vomiting and fatigue.

Symptoms Specific To The Location Of A Brain Tumor

  • Pressure or headache at the location near the tumor.
  • Difficulty with fine motor skills is linked with a tumor in the cerebellum.
  • If you feel sluggishness, changes in judgement, muscle weakness or paralysis the tumor is located in the frontal lobe of the cerebellum.
  • Changes in speech or difficulty in retrieving words can be linked to a tumor in the frontal and temporal lobe of cerebrum.
  • Arm or leg weakness on one side of the body, or confusion with left and right sides of the body are linked to a tumor in the frontal or parietal lobe of the cerebrum.
  • Difficulty swallowing, facial weakness or numbness, or double vision is a symptom of a tumor in the brain stem.

You may also experience vision changes, loss of a part of vision, or double vision in some cases. If you even slightly experience one of more symptoms, it is advisable to have a word with your doctor.

About Author

Login to post comments