Tumors of the brain and its symptoms explained

Brain tumors are cancerous or noncancerous growths in the brain that makes the central nervous system (CNS). Most tumors of the brain are benign this means they are not cancerous and less than thirty percent of brain tumors turn into brain cancer or malignant brain tumors.

Benign does not necessarily mean not harmful. Noncancerous brain tumors can still cause symptoms, noteworthy neurologic problems and damage the healthy brain tissue.

There are two kinds of Brain tumors, they either primary or secondary tumors. Primary tumors begin in the brain tissue itself. Secondary tumors are cancers that have spread, or metastasized, from other areas of the body. For instance, breast cancer normally spreads to the brain. There are more than 100 different types of primary brain tumors that have been identified, they are most common in older adults and children.

Symptoms of Brain tumor differs as per the area of the brain it affects. Symptoms can be very general, such as headache, or very specific, such as changes in the vision. However, specific symptoms, such as fatigue or headaches from a brain tumor, can be common symptoms of other conditions too. The only way to know for sure is to see your doctor for any unusual or insistent symptoms. If your doctor diagnoses a brain tumor, numerous effective treatments are available.

The specific course of therapy will depend on whether or not tumor is cancerous, its location, and how aggressive it is. Slow-growing tumors can cause gradual symptoms that you may not notice for some time. When tumors grow quickly, symptoms can appear rather suddenly.

A few Brain tumor symptoms include

• Difficulty with fine motor skills, swallowing or facial muscles
• Changes in vision, hearing, speech, touch, emotions, and personality
• Weakness, or paralysis
• Fatigue, headache, or head pressure
• Memory problems
• Seizures
• Nausea or vomiting

It’s important to see your doctor if you face of these symptoms that persist or cause concern. Other conditions share many of these same symptoms. Getting a timely diagnosis at Oncoplus Hospitals, Defence Colony, New Delhi, which offers the best chance of successfully treating tumors of the brain.

A brain tumor can damage brain tissue and cause problems that may be permanent. Some tumors are more likely to cause problems than others due to their placement in the brain. However, a common concern with any type of tumor is survival. Unfortunately, the risk factors for a brain tumor are normally not changeable. If you have a family history of a brain tumor, talk with Oncoplus Hospitals about your risk and consult about specific monitoring recommendations to find early warning signs. Reducing the risk of a particular disease involves controlling risk factors that you have the power to change.