What Are the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor inAdults?

Symptoms of brain tumors vary according to the type of tumor and the location. Because different areas of the brain control different functions of the body, where the tumor lies affects the way it's manifested.
Some tumors have no symptoms until they are quite large and then cause a serious, rapid decline in health. Other tumors may have symptoms that develop slowly.
A common initial symptom of a brain tumor is headaches . A lot of things besides a brain tumor can cause headaches though. But brain tumor headaches may be described as worse in the morning and then better after a couple of hours. Often they occur when a person is sleeping and will cause the person to wake up. The headache may be accompanied by vomiting and may get worse when the person changes position, coughs , or exercises. The headaches also typically don't respond well to the usual headache remedies.
Other common symptoms include:
Seizures
Changes in speech or hearing
Changes in vision
Balance problems
Problems with walking
Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
Problems with memory
Personality changes
Inability to concentrate
Weakness in one part of the body
It's important to keep in mind that these symptoms can be caused by a number of different conditions. So you shouldn't assume you have a brain tumor just because you experience some of them. Check with your doctor.

How Are Brain Tumors Treated?
Surgery to remove the tumor is typically thefirst option once a tumor has been diagnosed.
Some tumors can't be operated on because of their location. In those cases, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are both options for killing and shrinking the tumor. Sometimes chemotherapy or radiation is also used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells.
Because treatment for cancer can damage healthy tissue as well, it's important to discuss possible side effects and long-term effects of whatever treatment is being used with your doctor. The doctor can explain the risk and the possibility of losing certain faculties. The doctor can also explainthe importance of planning for rehabilitation following treatment. Rehabilitation could involve working with several different therapists, such as:
Physical therapist to regain strength and balance
Speech therapist to address problems with speaking, expressing thoughts, or swallowing.
Occupational therapist to help manage daily activities such as using the bathroom, bathing, and dressing.

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