A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain that can be either benign or malignant. Know common symptoms of brain tumors for timely diagnosis and treatment.
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Headaches
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If someone is suffering from persistent or severe headaches, that get worse in the morning or during physical activities, it can be an early sign of a brain tumor. These headaches might not even respond to pain relievers.
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Motor Skill Impairment
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Tumors located in or near areas of the brain that control body movement can lead to weakness, tiredness, and difficulty with coordination and balance. Numbness is common in one part or one side of the body.
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Seizures
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A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled but temporary electrical activity in your brain. This can cause muscle stiffness or twitching, intense emotions, numbness, hallucination, uncontrollably crying out or laughing, etc. Seizure is different for everyone.
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Cognitive Changes
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Tumors can affect memory, concentration, and the ability to think clearly. Patients may experience confusion, difficulty finding words, or changes in personality and behavior.
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Speech Difficulties
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Tumors affect areas involved in speech which can cause problems with speaking, understanding language, reading, or writing. Patients may slur words or have trouble forming sentences.
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Nausea And Vomiting
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Brain tumors can also make you feel sick and feeling nauseous is one of the common symptoms. This condition, which is more prevalent in the morning, is caused by increased intracranial pressure in the brain.
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Vision Problems
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Another common sign of brain tumors is eye health problems. A growing tumor in your brain may cause vision changes such as blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision in one eye.