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According to Cancer Research UK, the incidence of brain tumors has increased by 1990 percent since the early 39s. As the upward trend continues, vigilance is key, especially if you are more at risk of developing the disease than others.
Symptoms vary in severity.
"Early symptoms may include headaches and malaise due to increased pressure inside the skull."
It says that "these symptoms may come and go at first and are usually worse in the morning."
Symptoms can vary depending on where the tumor is in the brain. Different parts of the brain are responsible for different functions, so depending on where the tumor is, different symptoms may appear.
As a result, the following symptoms may appear:
- weakness in an arm, leg, or part of the face
- anosmia
- dizziness
- numbness or weakness in a part of the body
- personality changes
- balance problems
- confusion of consciousness
Cancer Research UK advises you to seek advice "if you have a headache that is different from what you normally experience, or if your headache is getting worse".
Additional symptoms:
* Constant nausea
* Constant vomiting
* Drowsiness
* Vision or speech problems
* Convulsions (seizures)
As with most diseases, there are a number of risk factors that increase your chances of developing a brain tumor. Age is one of them. Most brain tumors occur in adults in their 80s. Certain genetic conditions can increase the risk of developing a brain tumor.
These include tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis type 1, neurofibromatosis type 2, and Turner syndrome.
