Debosmita Ghosh • 06 Aug 2024
Brain Tumour Symptoms: Early Signs Of The Condition That You Should Know
Early Signs Of Brain Tumour That You Should Know
Brain Tumour: A tumour is the growth of cells in any part of the body. Similarly, a tumour that grows in the brain is known as a brain tumour. These can happen in the brain tissue or near the brain tissue. These nearby locations include nerves, the pituitary gland, the pineal gland, and the membranes that cover the surface of the brain. The tumours that begin in the brain are known as primary brain tumours. On the other hand, when cancerous brain tumours spread to the brain from other parts of the body, it is known as secondary brain tumours or metastatic brain tumours.
The survival rates of brain tumours vary depending on several factors. Reports suggest that the overall 5-year survival rate, or the percentage of patients alive 5 years after diagnosis, for all types of primary brain tumours is around 36%. However, that figure is higher, nearly 70% in patients 40 years and younger.
Also, the 5-year survival rate for meningiomas (usually benign tumours that grow on the meninges, the protective layers surrounding the brain) is around 85%, whereas, the 5-year survival rate for glioblastomas (a type of aggressive brain tumour) is around 5%.
One of the most important factors that help in determining the survival rate is time of detection. When you have early detection and undergo prompt treatment, it helps to increase the chances of survival. Likewise, spotting the early signs and symptoms of brain tumours can help in early detection.
Brain Tumor Signs and Symptoms
The signs of brain tumour depend on the size and location of the brain tumour. Here, take a look at some of the early signs and symptoms of a brain tumour, according to Mayo Clinic.
- Headache or pressure in the head that is worse in the morning
- Headaches that happen more often and seem more severe
- Headaches that are sometimes described as tension headaches or migraines
- Nausea or vomiting
- Eye problems, such as blurry vision or seeing double
- Losing feeling or movement in an arm or a leg
- Trouble with balance
- Speech problems
- Feeling very tired
- Confusion in everyday matters
- Memory problems
- Having trouble following simple commands
- Personality or behaviour changes
- Seizures, especially if there is no history of seizures
- Hearing problems
- Dizziness or a sense that the world is spinning, also called vertigo
- Feeling very hungry and gaining weight.
Not all brain tumours are cancerous and the symptoms tend to develop slowly. Noncancerous brain tumours also are called benign brain tumours. They might cause subtle symptoms that you don’t notice at first. The symptoms might get worse over months or years. Cancerous brain tumours, on the other hand, cause symptoms that can get worse quickly. Cancerous brain tumours also are called brain cancers or malignant brain tumours.
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