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Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Brain Tumors: Signs and Symptoms

Brain Tumor a Deadly Disease, has clear symptoms, What are they?

Every tumor is unique. But, a brain tumor is highly unique than any other tumor in the body. Don’t get this wrong but you should know that the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor can mask or hide the signs and symptoms of other major diseases.

  1. Headaches are the most common signs of a brain tumor. But to specifically doubt that you have a tumor, a person would have bouts of headaches in the morning and does not alleviate with the use of medication. It usually worsens during the first half of the day and the pain amplifies upon sudden movements like kneeling or bending, extreme coughing, and exercise also intensify the pain. Visit your family doctor if you have this type of headache. Keep in detail when the headache occurs, at what specific time of the day, what you did before the headache occurred, severity of the pain, and the medications you have taken to lessen the pain.
  2. Seizures can occur to a person with brain tumors. In fact, it is also one of the major sign and symptom of the disease. Usually, people with brain tumors do not know that they have one until they experience seizures and have their consultations with the doctor. Seizures happen when the tumor disrupts the normal progression of neurological processes inside the brain. The sudden onset of “sparks” causes the seizures. Some might have seizures like that of an epileptic while others have uncontrollable jerking of the foot or arm, have an unusual smell or taste that others do not experience, numbness or any tingling sensation, and slurring of speech. These are tell tale signs that you might have a brain tumor.
  3. Perception and Cognitive responses are affected when a person has a brain tumor. As the tumor grows, it expands within the cramp spaces of the skull thus affecting the brain drastically and once it does, the functions of the brain begin to act abnormally. Perception and cognitive responses begin to deteriorate as well. Hearing problems like a buzzing sound when there is none would occur. Decrease in muscle coordination, balance, and walking becomes an issue. Response time is prolonged therefore; the person is at risk of danger. Speech and vision also declines.
  4. A sudden change in behavior. Though this might be subtle signs, a sudden change in behavior can still lead to but not directly involved to brain tumors. Memory loss and loss of concentration though can lead you to doubt that something is not right therefore having a check up over a neurologist should be done.

If all the signs and symptoms listed above concern you, then it is time for you to have your check up with the doctor. Help your doctor out by giving the exact details he needs to diagnose the problem and treat you. Early detection is always the best prevention for tumors and cancer.

7 Responses to “Brain Tumors: Signs and Symptoms”

Jackie Sherwood Says:

My sister had only slight occasional headaches she controlled with tylenol. She fell once, had a ct scan, died within three months.Chemo therapy and radiation treatments only took all blood platelets because the Drs. never checked her blood once the diagnoses was made and treatment was started!!The Dr. only looked at her chart checked a chart on his desk made his diagnoses and treatment and just gave up on her because she was 75 years old. This same Dr. did the same to a close friend.

arelis vasquez Says:

Hi.My name is Arelis.I am 25 years old and I have been experiencing headaches for over 3 months.Even though some of the symptoms I dont have yet.But I have been using ibuprofen,tylenol tramadol,even oxycontin 30 mg and still dont help.The pain is really bad,i have no explanation for it.The only medication that really helps is percocet 5mg or 10 mg.But I have to take it at least twice a day,beacuse when is wearing off I get the headaches again.I can barely open my eyes,I was already diagnose with chronic migraines,but no migraine meds help.Can you give me some advice?I am really worried.I have 5 kids and they need me.I already went to the hospital and the doctor was really rude and said that my catscan came out normal and left the room because i refused to get a shot in my back.Please help me,even if its with an answer on my email.Thanks a lot.Have a great day.

Jenna Says:

-FYI-
If you do have one or more of these symptoms, do not assume that you have a brain tumor!! The only way to detect a brain tumor is by MRI or other type of Scan. I have many of these symptoms regularly, but I also have NF. Many of these symptoms are side affects of NF. I just had an MRI, so I know I don’t have a brain tumor. Just thought this info would be helpful.

M Gregg Says:

Arelis–sometimes catscans don’t show much. Get an MRI with contrast” This is expensive so drs dont like to order it but if headaches continue the MRI show more. The contrast helps reveal hidden or brainstem tumors that a MRI without contrast wouldn’t show.
Try to work with the drs, even tho they are often brusque and directorial. He may have been trying to draw a csf (cerebralspinal fluid) sample from your back. Some people, like me, have too much csf in their head, and a spinal tap is the only way to detect it. What causes excess csf–excessive and usually recent weight gain, lithium or other drugs, or hormonal problems. It is not easy to treat, but it always feels much better once you have a diagnosis

Susan Says:

Arelis…honey, it IS possible you are having either cluster headaches, which mimic migraines but are not helped with migraine meds or you could be having rebound headaches that come because the meds are wearing off. IF they are rebound headaches, to keep taking more meds will only perpetuate the cycle. However, I strongly recommend you see another physician in another area if you can just to double check. There also could be several other causes such as sinus infection, ear infection and more. Don’t just let them tell you to get a shot and don’t be bullied by a know it all!

Annabelle Says:

PLEASE, oh please read your sentences aloud to yourself before you publish them! They make little sense; people who understand what you are TRYING to say have to read meaning into them.

Paragraph 4 is especially painful.

s.premkumar Says:

hi.. im experiencing headache for 4 years…. im taking diclofenac to recover from pain.. actually pain starts aroun 1-3pm and it worsens around 7 pm and disappears around 11pm…. usually i get pain when i watch movies in theatres or after bus travelling or sitting in the air conditioned room…. sometimes i get the pain when i have digestive problems… can anyone tell me whether im suffering from brian tumor(probably)?

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