Symptoms Caused by Intracranial Pressure of a Brain Tumor

A brain tumor is an abnormal cell growth in the brain. Increased intracranial pressure (IICP) is when the pressure in the skull increases due to the extra tissue or fluid in the brain, which can actually cause further damage to the brain.

Changes in Speech

• Speech changes can include slurring and stumbling over words, but they can also manifest as aphasia, the inability to find the right word to describe an object or concept.

Nausea and Vomiting

• Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of IICP. These symptoms may be more common in the morning upon awakening.

Severe Headaches

• Sudden, severe headache can be a symptom of increased intracranial pressure.

  Headaches are common with brain tumors. A sudden headache or one that presents a different onset or frequency than you are used to could be warning signs.

Vision Changes

• In the circumstance where the tumor or increased pressure is impacting your optic nerves, you may notice blurred or cloudy vision. Double vision and tunnel vision are also notable.

Personality Changes

• Changes in personality that are very discernible often point to IICP. If you or your loved ones notice that you respond to things differently or are more irritable for no reason, according to Brain Tumor Symptoms, you should discuss these changes with your doctor.