what r symptoms of a brain tumor?

Question

i'm haveing very painfuly headace for the past 4 weeks.

Answer 1

I believe that at first you will have no symptoms. Then as the tumor grows you would have headaches, vision problems (blurriness), hearing problems, etc. Depending on where the tumor is located.

But I agree with the previous poster... could be migraines. See a doc!

Answer 2

Brain tumors may have a variety of symptoms ranging from headache to stroke. They are great mimics of other neurological disorders. It is sometimes hard to know whether a CT scan or MRI should be done if you have some of the symptoms and signs noted below, but it is important to know that these studies will usually establish whether a brain tumor is behind them. The following symptoms immediately raise the question of a brain tumor:

A new seizure in an adult.
Gradual loss of movement or sensation in an arm or leg.
Unsteadiness or imbalance, especially if it is associated with headache.
Loss of vision in one or both eyes, especially if it is more peripheral vision loss.
Double vision, especially if it is associated with headache.
Hearing loss with or without dizziness.
Speech difficulty of gradual onset.

The following symptoms are usually not the result of a brain tumor, but may sometimes be:

1. Headache is probably the most common symptom of a brain tumor. Most people with headache, even persistent or severe headaches, do not have a tumor. However, some kinds of headache are particularly worrisome. A steady headache that is worse in the morning than the afternoon, a persistent headache that is associated with nausea or vomiting, or a headache accompanied by double vision, weakness, or numbness all suggest a possible tumor.

2. A change in behavior may also be caused by a brain tumor. The development of an "I don't care" attitude, memory loss, loss of concentration, and general confusion may all be subtle signs: here, an evaluation by a neurologist may be an important step, but a CT or MRI will also help.

3. Infertility or amenorrhea (abnormal cessation of menstruation).

4. Some troubles which seem to be other diseases may in fact be a tumor: a stroke, even when it looks like one on a CT, may turn out to be the result of a tumor. Sometimes a fall can come from a seizure caused by a tumor. A pituitary tumor can present like a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a kind of stroke.

As you can see, the ways a brain tumor can show up are varied. If you are concerned, call a doctor who is familiar with these tumors. Early detection and treatment may increase survival - if symptoms persist, sometimes gentle urging for an MRI is important to assure that everything is all right.

Keep in mind that your symptom is not neccessarily that of a brain tumor. people get headaches at some point in their life, so this is not a definite sign of brain tumors. You should mention it to your doctor if the headaches are: different from those you ever had before, are accompanied by nausea / vomiting, are made worse by bending over or by straining when going to the bathroom.

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Symptoms of brain tumor would depend on the part of the brain where it is located. It could cause problems with any/all parts of the body, including movement, moods, pain, loss of mental faculties, etc. Severe headache can be from brain tumor, or pending stroke (rupture of blood vessel, or cut off circulation, which would also cause brain damage), or could be from food or chemical allergy, high blood pressure, a virus or bacterial infection, with fever, migraines, etc.
All of these could have life-changing/life-threatening results and need to be evaluated by a physician. You don't want to be incapacitated by something that you can take care of, but the first thing needed is to learn what's causing the problem, so you can know what to do about it.
But don't go to several doctors. If the first time a doctor treats you doesn't work and you let him know it, and he'll know to try from another approach. If you change doctors, each one has to start from scratch. Good luck!

Answer 4

Could be migraines. You should seek medical attention ASAP. Could be a forwarning of stroke and or a tumor. Must see MD Now.

Answer 5

Signs that it may be terminal are bad spelling....see a Dr.