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Brain Tumors & Symptoms

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.

  1. Headaches

    • 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.

    Speech Problems

    • 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.

    Seizures

    • The Mayo Clinic reports that seizures in a person without a history of them is a possible sign of a brain tumor.

    Nausea and Vomiting

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

    Cognitive Changes

    • 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.

    Lifestyle Changes

    • 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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