what are the symptomns of a brain tumour?

Answer 1

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.
-An eating disorder as a child.
-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:

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

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.

Answer 2

Oftentimes, the first indication of a brain tumor is a seizure. A seizure not because of epilepsy, but because the tumor is pressing on a part of the brain.

The tumor can also press on the area of the brain that controls logical thought, so you may see varying degrees of confusion and loss of memory.

Other concerns are headaches; especially when headaches come for no reason, are intense and don't go away.

But, the stress of worrying about whether or not you HAVE a brain tumor (highly unlikely unless you have another tumor in your body) is doing your body harm.

There was a physician who answered your post just before me. Listen to what he said and if you're still concerned, talk to your doc.

Answer 3

My father passed away in September from brain tumor/cancer. He was always healthy, going to his dr on a yearly basis. He had never had a headache in his life & then one day while on a trip he has a massive seizure. He was diagnosed with brain tumors And from then on he battled for 2 yrs & lost his battle 09-08-06. Who knows how long that tumor could have been there without any symptoms. The body is a huge mystery & can be very tricky.

Answer 4

Symptoms can include the following:

* New onset or change in pattern of headaches
* Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe
* Unexplained nausea or vomiting
* Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision
* Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
* Difficulty with balance
* Speech difficulties
* Confusion in everyday matters
* Personality or behavior changes
* Seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures — as with epilepsy, for example
* Hearing problems
* Hormonal (endocrine) disorders.
This tumor/s can be Primary or Secondary.

Answer 5

It's important to say that tinnitus is a symptom and not a disease. Some people will have tinnitus because their Cochlea is damaged. And in a few, it could be caused due to hearing loss. But of course, the most common cause of tinnitus is exposure to loud noises. The noise can be a sudden burst, or it could be a constant banging that hits the ear drum and travels inside.

A good guide you can read about tinnitus and some good natural remedies can be found here: http://tinnitus.toptips.org

Answer 6

You can have a brain tumour for a while without any symptoms. Look out for very frequent and painful headaches, dizziness and a friend of mine who had one used to get epileptic fits.

Answer 7

When you start worrying about it before you have even got it!

Answer 8

could be one of a hundred symptoms from blindness to fitting
http://www.virtualtrials.com/symptoms.cfm

Answer 9

vertigo,dementia,headache,dizziness