Tuesday, 16 August 2011

Symptoms Of BrainTumor

The symptoms of a brain tumor vary greatly and depend on a brain tumor location, size and growth rate.

General signs and symptoms caused by brain tumors may include:

The appearance or change in frequency

Headaches that gradually become more frequent and severe

Unexplained nausea or vomiting

Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision

Gradual loss of sensation or movement of the hand or foot

Difficulties in the balance

Speech difficulties

Confusion in everyday matters

Changes in personality or behavior

Seizures, especially in someone who has no history of seizures

Hearing problems

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have signs and symptoms that worry you. This may include headache, which worsens progressively, is particularly serious, is always in the same place, or are accompanied by nausea or vomiting, or blurred or double vision.

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