Warning signs for brain tumors

Ease of dropping or not tying your shoes properly as before is a warning sign that your brain has problems.

According to the American National Cancer Society, there are more than 120 types of brain tumors and central nervous system, from benign to malignant.Meningioma (Meningioma) is usually benign, after treatment the patient can return to normal life. Meanwhile, glioblastoma (Glioblastoma) , a disease of the late Senator John McCain, is the most common and malignant form of brain cancer. The patient survived the diagnosis only about 15 months.

Treatment for brain tumors is mainly surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Patients with glioblastoma can be given additional Optune devices to transmit electricity to the brain.

There are more than 120 types of brain tumors and central nervous system, from benign to malignant.(Photo: Roswell Park).

There are currently no measures to reduce the risk of brain tumors. However, it can be detected early through the warning signs below:

Headaches often occur

Increased headaches in frequency and intensity, with nausea are a common sign of brain tumors. The situation that has been going on for a long time shows that the brain is under pressure from within because something grows.

Headaches that warn brain tumors are more serious in the morning. Sometimes, you will see a more painful area of ​​the brain than other areas.

Having problems with balance, limbs are numb

Suddenly having difficulty moving and feeling the difference of limbs when moving is a noticeable warning sign. If you easily drop the item or can't tie the shoelaces, install the button as well as before, go to the brain examination hospital.

Vision impaired

Brain tumors can lead to vision problems such as blurred vision, dual vision (looking at an object with two images), light-sensitive eyes, and blinking eyes. The reason is that the tumor puts pressure on the optic nerves. In severe cases, patients only see dark spots.

Epileptic

Not every seizure originates from a brain tumor but certainly a brain tumor will cause seizures.

Easy to be confused and change mentally

Patients with brain tumors appear unusual behaviors that families and relatives can recognize as forgetting to turn off the stove, never before forgetting, or straying on familiar routes.

In addition, brain tumors can cause personality changes in patients. For example, they suddenly become aggressive, negative even though they were gentle and happy.

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