| The symptoms of a brain tumor are often similar to | | | | followed by dull confusion. You may experience |
| many other diseases. While experiencing these | | | | changes in behavior, temperament and personality, |
| symptoms are not cause for alarm, you should have | | | | depending on the location of the tumor. |
| them checked by a doctor. The symptoms of a brain | | | | Seizures |
| tumor can easily be mistaken for any number of | | | | About 1/3 of those carrying brain tumors don't even |
| diseases. Early detection is your best chance for | | | | realize it until they've had a seizure, a very common |
| survival. | | | | symptom of a brain tumor. They are caused by an |
| Headaches | | | | interrupted flow of electricity to the brain, causing |
| Headaches are the most common initial symptom. | | | | convulsions, unusual sensations and possible loss of |
| Generally, brain tumor headaches start out the worse | | | | consciousness. You may also experience focal |
| in the morning, getting better as the day continues. | | | | seizures, such as a brief muscle spasm, feeling of |
| They can sometimes be so painful that they rouse a | | | | tingling or interrupted speech problems. |
| person from sleep. After wakening, the person may | | | | Focal Symptoms |
| vomit and then feel better. Headaches often worsen | | | | More specific focal symptoms also occur and can |
| with exercise, coughing, with a change in position | | | | often be used to identify the location of the brain |
| from kneeling or bending. These headaches typically | | | | tumor. These include hearing ringing or buzzing sounds |
| don't respond to the usual headache remedies. | | | | or complete hearing loss, decreased muscular control, |
| Not that a headache is by any means conclusive of | | | | lack of coordination, decreased sensation, weakness, |
| brain cancer. Talk to your doctor. It may be the kids | | | | difficulty with walking and speech, and double vision. |
| driving you crazy. It may be something more serious. | | | | Mass Effect |
| Have it checked out to be safe. | | | | Mass effect is caused by the increased pressure of |
| Mental or Other Personality Changes | | | | the tumor. It swells the brain, causing it to |
| You may experience problems with memory, | | | | accumulate a soft liquid. It can be observed by an |
| especially short term memory, speech, | | | | eye doctor when he/she checks your eyes. When it |
| communication or have concentration issues. You | | | | develops, prompt treatment is required to avoid |
| may face severe intellectual problems that are | | | | serious consequences. |