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Brain Tumors & Symptoms

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By Casey Holley
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The symptoms of a brain tumor vary depending on the location of the brain tumor, rate of growth and the current size of the tumor. The symptoms of a brain tumor also can mimic the symptoms of other diseases.

    Headaches

  1. According to The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 50 percent of patients with a brain tumor report frequent headaches as one of the symptoms.
  2. Speech Problems

  3. Cancer Treatment Centers of America notes that speech problems, which are often accompanied by comprehension problems, weakness and vision changes, are common in patients with brain tumors.
  4. Seizures

  5. The Mayo Clinic reports that seizures in a person without a history of them is a possible sign of a brain tumor.
  6. Nausea and Vomiting

  7. Nausea and vomiting that occur mainly in the morning are symptoms of brain tumors, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  8. Cognitive Changes

  9. According to Seattle Children's Hospital, Research & Foundation, numbness, weakness or inability to move limbs, loss of balance and trouble with normal movements such as walking are symptoms of a brain tumor.
  10. Lifestyle Changes

  11. Lifestyle changes such as fatigue, sudden increase in energy, weight loss or weight gain, and changes in mood and personality are some other signs of a brain tumor.
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