Brain Tumor Symptoms
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing frequent headaches, along with episodes of nausea and vomiting. My vision has also become somewhat blurred. After visiting the hospital for examination, doctors suspect it might be a brain tumor. I'm really scared and don't know what to do. How serious is a brain tumor exactly? What other symptoms might appear later?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Brain tumors, whether benign or malignant, can produce a variety of symptoms closely related to the tumor's location, size, and growth rate. Common symptoms of brain tumors include:
1. Headaches: Brain tumors may cause persistent or intermittent headaches, particularly noticeable upon waking in the morning, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
2. Neurological dysfunction: Depending on the tumor's location, patients may experience symptoms such as impaired speech, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and reduced judgment.
3. Vision problems: Pressure from the tumor on the optic nerve or related areas may lead to blurred vision, visual field loss, or double vision.
4. Memory loss: This includes memory impairment, difficulty concentrating, and confusion, which may be related to the impact of the tumor on brain regions responsible for cognitive function.
5. Motor dysfunction: A tumor may compress or damage areas of the brain that control sensation or movement, causing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis.
6. Language difficulties: These may manifest as trouble speaking, reduced comprehension, or unclear speech, potentially caused by the tumor affecting the brain's language centers.
7. Balance and coordination problems: Symptoms such as unsteady gait and clumsiness in the hands and feet may occur due to the tumor affecting the cerebellum or brainstem regions.
