When is the headache a sign of a brain tumor?

Brain tumors can manifest themselves through a series of symptoms, some types of headaches being a precursor to malignancy.

The brain tumor is caused by abnormal cell proliferation, with tumors classified according to their rate of growth and the probability of their return after treatment.

The state of the individual depends on a combination of factors, including the development of the tumor in the brain. There is a wide range of symptoms associated with brain tumors.

The UK Center for Cancer Research has revealed that headaches are a very common symptom of the disease. A person is unlikely to have a brain tumor if the only symptom is headache. But a visit to the doctor is necessary in the following cases:

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– Suffering from severe headaches (especially when you wake up every morning).

– Pain and more frequent headaches.

– Exposure to a headache never felt before.

– Headache and illness together.

In addition to worsening pain and a feeling of pressure on the head, when you sneeze or cough, exercise and shout.

"The skull is made up of bone, so there is a fixed area of ​​brain function," said the Cancer Research Center.

Other symptoms of brain tumors may include:

– Permanent feeling of nausea, sickness and drowsiness.

– Mental or behavioral changes, such as memory problems or personality changes.

– Weakness or progressive paralysis of one side of the body.

– Vision or speech problems.

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The Ministry of Health noted that symptoms of brain tumors vary depending on the specific part of the brain affected.

The causes of brain tumors are not entirely clear, but the Mayo Clinic reported that doctors have identified some factors that may increase the risk of brain tumors. Risk factors include:

– exposure to radiation, such as ionizing radiation and radiation from atomic bombs.

– The heredity of the family disease, with the presence of genetic genes increases the risk of brain tumors.

Overweight or obesity increases the risk of certain types of brain cancer, according to the British Cancer Research Center.

Source: Express

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