Brain Tumor
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
A brain tumor can produce a number of symptoms, depending on its type, size,
location, and growth. Some common symptoms of brain tumors are as follows:
abnormal sensations, such as
numbness
loss of consciousness
memory
loss
seizures
speech impairments,
such as difficulty finding the right word
visual impairments
weakness, often on one side of the body
As a tumor continues to grow, it may cause
increased intracranial pressure, or pressure within the brain. Common symptoms of increased intracranial pressure are as follows:
drowsiness
headaches
nausea and
vomiting
sluggish responses
Seizures can occur as a result of irritation between the tumor and
the brain. Pituitary tumors usually result in hormone changes
such as Cushing's syndrome, a condition in which the adrenal glands produce too much hormone.
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