Symptoms of Brain Tumor

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Particular areas of our brains control different functions of the body. Depending on the size, location, and the type of tumor, symptoms can vary from individual to individual.

In some parts of the body tumors can be felt, however, because of the skull encasing the brain, most brain tumors can not be physically felt. This makes the awareness of symptoms extremely important.

Often times brain tumor symptoms occur when the size of the tumor infringes upon nerves or damages an area of the brain. Many times because of the small size of the tumor, symptoms do not make an appearance, and for other reasons, the tumor is found.

Swelling of the brain or fluid build up in the skull caused by a tumor can also cause symptoms to make their appearance. While different people have differing symptoms, there are some common symptoms to look for.

A brain tumor is the growth of abnormal cells within the tissues of the brain. A brain tumor can be caused by many things, and can be cancerous or malignant. Approximately 22,000 new cases of brain tumors are reported each year, with 13,000 deaths occurring. These numbers are greater than 40 years ago because of the advances in medical technology, increasing the ability for doctors to diagnose brain tumors.

Headaches are a common symptom of brain tumors. However, headaches can occur for many different reasons and causes and should be monitored if they become more intense or change in the pattern than is normal for a particular person. As the tumor grows, it puts pressure on brain tissue causing pain. Many patients have described brain tumor headaches as, ” worse in the mornings, with gradual easing of pain during the day”. Vomiting, increased headache pain when bending, kneeling, coughing, or exercise can also indicate something more than a common headache. Many times a brain tumor headache will not respond to conventional headache medications.

For more helpful information, please check out Brain Tumor Symptoms; as an option you should also go to Common Brain Tumor Symptoms.

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