what are the first signs of a brain tumor?

Question

and what can be the causes of them? thanks.

Answer 1

The first Symptoms of Brain cancer are -
The kind of symptoms brain tumors may cause depend on two factors: tumor size (volume) and tumor location. The time point of symptom onset in the course of disease correlates in many cases with the nature of the tumor ("benign", i.e. slow-growing/late symptom onset, or malignant, i.e. fast growing/early symptom onset).

Many low-grade (benign) tumors can remain asymptomatic (symptom-free) for years and they may accidentally be discovered by imaging exams for unrelated reasons (such as a minor trauma).

New onset of epilepsy is a frequent reason for seeking medical attention in brain tumor cases.

Large tumors or tumors with extensive perifocal swelling edema inevitably lead to elevated intracranial pressure (intracranial hypertension), which translates clinically into headaches, vomiting (sometimes without nausea), altered state of consciousness (somnolence, coma), dilatation of the pupil on the side of the lesion (anisocoria), papilledema (prominent optic disc at the funduscopic examination). However, even small tumors obstructing the passage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may cause early signs of increased intracranial pressure. Increased intracranial pressure may result in herniation (i.e. displacement) of certain parts of the brain, such as the cerebellar tonsils or the temporal uncus, resulting in lethal brainstem compression. In young children, elevated intracranial pressure may cause an increase in the diameter of the skull and bulging of the fontanelles.

Depending on the tumor location and the damage it may have caused to surrounding brain structures, either through compression or infiltration, any type of focal neurologic symptoms may occur, such as cognitive and behavioral impairment, personality changes, hemiparesis, (hemi) hypesthesia, aphasia, ataxia, visual field impairment, facial paralysis, double vision, tremor etc. These symptoms are not specific for brain tumors - they may be caused by a large variety of neurologic conditions (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury). What counts, however, is the location of the lesion and the functional systems (e.g. motor, sensory, visual, etc.) it affects-.

Answer 2

Chronic headaches. However, chronic headaches don't always mean a brain tumor. Provided your doc thinks a tumor could be responsible, they will order diagnostic scanning to tell for sure if its a tumor or not.

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Some say extreme excessive use of old cell phones as well. Radiation from various sources can be the cause. Living underneath power lines could do it. Many consider the causes speculative but google around, look at the evidence both ways and make up your own decision.

Even if you do have a brain tumor, don't assume it's cancerous. Many are benign.

Answer 3

Aside from headaches, which could simply be migranes. There are many many symptoms depending on where the tumor is and how big it is. Some tumors, if pressing against the optic nerve can cause partial blindness.

Answer 4

well one of my family members had a brain tumor,she had really bad headaches,she was dizzy,and had problems with her eyes.They did surgery on her two times,the tumor was so big that it moved her brain stem,the second surgery they got it all.As a result she has lost eyesight in one eye,and hearing in one ear,but hers was benign so she,s fine now and thats been seven years ago...Go to the doctor,tell him to check for a brain tumor if you feel you have one...I would not get a upset about it though until you find out for sure.Many other diseasea can have the same symptoms,,,

Answer 5

Could an ear problem, such as muffled sounds that won't go away, be an indication of a tumor

Answer 6

Headaches, difficulty concentrating, cranial pressure. The rest are at the link provided http://www.braintumor.org/patient_info/surviving/diagnosis/?cmpn=google&group=symptoms.

But honestly these symptoms are the same as MG minus 1 symptom and a lot of other neurological issues. You can get screened for any neoplastic growth as your doctor.

Answer 7

I had all the signs of one: headaches, loss of memory, loss of focus, inability to concentrate. My neurologist even told me it was likely. tests came back negative.
Still dont know what my problem is, but at least its not a tumor.

Answer 8

BRAIN: Repeated severe head ache; sudden episodes of vomiting not preceded by nausea; blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision;sudden loss of hearing in one ear, loss of sense of balance; onset of paralysis or numbness or sensation in one arm, leg, or side of face; convulsions or fits; personality changes coming on within a short period of time.
Please see the web pages for more details on Brain tumor.

Answer 9

Check the Mayo clinic website.

Answer 10

I had a friend that had one, and he said he felt extreme pain inside his eyeballs, like a really bad headack.