Approximately 1% of the world's population suffers from brain cancer.
Of course, a diagnosis can be made only the doctor after the examination. And each of these symptoms can be associated with completely different conditions of the body. There is no need to panic, just be attentive to your health in order to hear alarm signals in time The bad news: as a rule, the tumor develops «quietly»: the disease does not have bright, noticeable symptoms and often disguises itself as overwork or headaches. Therefore, it is very important to know the main manifestations of a brain tumor in order to notice the disease in time and take action.
Headache
Unfortunately, even a doctor cannot always distinguish between a headache caused by a migraine and those caused by a tumor. But if the pains torment you every day, if they are prolonged, and the intensity is constantly growing, be sure to contact your doctor and ask him to refer you to a brain study.
Visual impairment
Another «hidden» symptom, which the patients themselves may not even guess until a certain point, is a violation of peripheral vision. Most often, this symptom is found in those who constantly drive a car — suddenly the field of view narrows and «blind spots» appear. According to doctors, most often this symptom can warn of the formation of a tumor in the pituitary region.
Weakness and drowsiness
The motor cortex of the brain is also responsible for the work of the muscles of the whole body. And if suddenly a tumor forms in this part of the brain, as a result, the signals from the brain to the muscles may come with difficulty or not at all — and you may feel weakness in the limbs or the absence of a pain reaction. Also, a side symptom of this kind of tumors can be a constant feeling of weakness or drowsiness.
Difficulty finding words
Another common symptom of a brain tumor is difficulty speaking. Moreover, they can manifest themselves both in difficulty with selection of words, and in difficulty with actual conversation — for example, a sudden stuttering may be a sign that you have a tumor. If it suddenly becomes difficult for you to “find” the right word, this is also a good reason to contact a doctor.
Change in behavior
Anger, anxiety, depression — symptoms of a developing tumor can also be sudden changes in behavior. According to doctors, a tumor localized in the frontal lobe of the brain can cause changes in behavior or even personality — if you notice something similar for yourself or your loved ones, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Hearing loss
Hearing loss, difficulty in recognizing speech and sounds is another symptom of a brain tumor. In addition, ringing or noise in the ears (or one ear) may be a warning sign. See your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Difficulty conceiving or lactating
The pituitary gland is the part of the brain that controls the production and levels of hormones, including reproductive hormones. And in the event that the tumor is localized in the pituitary gland, men and women may experience difficulty conceiving a child, and women with lactation.
Loss of balance
Another important function that the brain performs and which can be disturbed in the event of a tumor formation is movement and balance. If you suddenly notice that you or someone close to you began to «fall over» to the side when walking, or have difficulty moving at night, or often lose balance — be sure to consult a doctor!