What are the early symptoms of brain cancer?
Disease description:
Hello, my family member has recently been experiencing frequent headaches, blurred vision, and increased numbness in the limbs. I would like to know if these symptoms could indicate brain cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
Early symptoms of brain cancer can be diverse and subtle, making them easy to overlook or misdiagnose. Some common symptoms include, but are not limited to:
1. Headache: Most patients experience headaches in the early stages, particularly noticeable in the morning or at night.
2. Increased intracranial pressure: This may be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The vomiting is often projectile, and headaches may subside slightly after vomiting.
3. Memory loss: Some patients may exhibit slowed responses, decreased memory, and cognitive decline in daily life.
4. Visual disturbances: These may include visual field defects, double vision, or multiple images; severe cases may involve blurred vision or blindness.
5. Sensory and motor dysfunction: Symptoms such as hemiplegia, paralysis of one side of the body, or numbness in a limb may occur, potentially due to tumor compression of nerves.
6. Seizures: First-time seizures in adults should raise strong suspicion of brain disease.
7. Personality changes: Emotional instability, irritability, depression, or anxiety may result from impaired function of the frontal lobe of the brain.
If the above symptoms appear, especially if they persist or progressively worsen, timely medical consultation is recommended for professional evaluation and diagnosis. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes.
