Symptoms of BRAIN TUMOR

Brain tumors usually produce headaches. Frequently, these headaches are new and slowly progressive and may be associated with nausea and vomiting. Lying down may increase the headaches. There may be localized dysfunction of the brain, corresponding to the area in which the tumor is growing. These tumors can produce weakness, sensory loss, visual problems, balance problems and speech problems. Seizures, or convulsion, may develop. Large tumors which affect the frontal lobes of the brain often are associated with changes in behavior and personality. Tumors involving the nerves that come off the brainstem may produce hearing loss, dizziness and vertigo, numbness of the face, facial weakness, double vision, visual loss, loss of smell and taste and difficulty swallowing. There may be poorly coordinated movements and unsteady gait, or difficulty walking.