do i have a brain tumor?

Question

Headaches; pressure at the top of my head
Nausea; when i smell foods that i once liked.
Vision; changes from time to time.
Difficulty; hard to speak or find words to say
Being confused all the time; hard to follow easy tasks
Loss of memory; hard to remember anything anymore
my friends also told me that ive been acting differently lately; like ive changed

everytime i search the symptoms, brain tumor pops up. is it likely i have one? cause im only in high school and i don't hear about too many people having a brain tumor as young as i am

Answer 1

Brain Tumors occur in all ages, including infants.

You should see a doctor and describe your symptoms clearly and concisely. Maybe best to write them down to ensure that you do not forget any when in the Doctor's office.

Normal diagnosis of a brain tumor is done by either MRI or CAT scans, but first the doctor needs to determine if your symptoms indicate the possibility.

With kind and gentle regards


David Edge
Founder Yahoo parental support group Pediatric Brain Tumors
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pediatricbraintumors

Answer 2

This is NOT a question suitable for a forum such as Yahoo Answers. If there is a way to get to your doctor, make that list of symptoms and talk to the doctor. S/he will set up tests that will definitely answer your question. And only medical exams with such things as X-rays or MRI will be able to answer that kind of question.

I urge you to discuss your concerns with your parents and ask them to help you set up a doctor visit.

As to the new effects of smells, personality change, etc. - those can be symptoms of various disorders.

I'm going to mention this but it is not intended as an accusation. If you have been using drugs, what you describe could also be a typical set of symptoms for some things that will jack around your blood pressure. I have had friends who died from drug use - or worse, they didn't die. Just parts of their brains died. And what was left wasn't pretty. If this shoe doesn't fit, good for you!

Now go see your doctor as soon as you can. Be honest. Be prepared to be annoyed by some tests. But be aware that only serious tests will be able to detect a serious condition if that is what you have.

Answer 3

Eye strain? Lack of sleep? Stress from home and school?

All of these are more likely than brain tumor. For your own peace of mind. Talk to your doctor and follow her/his advice. And for goodness sake, get some sleep. I know of no teenagers that wouldn't benefit from a few more hours of sleep per week!

Answer 4

CANCER-early warning symptoms.
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.
CT scan of the brain may be taken in consultation with a Neurologist.