6 Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer
Last updated 08/08/2023 by The pain clinics - Interdisciplinary Health
6 Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer
Here are 6 signs and symptoms of brain cancer that enable you to recognize the condition in an early phase and get the right treatment. An early diagnosis is very important to prevent the development of cancer. None of these signs on their own means that you have brain cancer, but if you experience several of the symptoms, we recommend that you contact your GP for a consultation as soon as possible.
Symptoms of brain cancer can be both specific and more general. Please note that this list does not contain all possible symptoms and that they can also occur due to other causes than a tumor or cancer in the brain.
1. Headache
A general symptom of a tumor in the brain can involve severe headaches that are not experienced as "normal headaches". The headache often gets worse with activity and early in the morning. Also keep an eye on whether the headaches occur more often and gradually worsen.
Common cause: The most common cause of headaches is dysfunction in muscles and joints - often caused by too much repetitive work, too little movement in everyday life and a lot of stress. Seek examination by a chiropractor or physiotherapist if you suffer from regular headaches.
2. Motor seizures / uncontrolled movements
Sudden twitching and movement of the muscles. Also called convulsions. People may experience various forms of seizures.
3. Nausea / vomiting
People who are affected can experience nausea and vomiting without a good explanation for this - such as illness. As the condition worsens, it can also occur more often.
4. Balance problems and dizziness
Felt unsteady and as if everything was spinning around you? People with brain cancer more often feel dizzy, light-headed and as if they are unable to coordinate themselves.
Normal causes: Increased age can result in poorer balance and higher rates of dizziness. We therefore recommend that you exercise balance regularly.
5. Sensory changes
People who are affected will be able to experience changes in sight, hearing, feeling and the sense of smell.
Chronic fatigue
Do you feel constantly tired? Fatigue and chronic fatigue can occur when the body is affected by illness or a diagnosis, but can also be caused by general conditions such as depression and stress.
Other symptoms may include light sensitivity, cold hands and feet, rapid breathing and seizures. More specific symptoms may occur with special forms of brain cancer.
Are you worried? Contact your GP with your concerns.
Brain cancer can be a life-threatening condition - and, as is well known, can occur in both benign and malignant forms. If you suspect that you have this diagnosis, we ask that you contact your GP as soon as possible for further investigation and treatment.
Get an assessment now - don't wait: Get help from a clinician to find the cause. It is only in this way that you can take the right measures to get rid of the problem. A clinician can assist with treatment, dietary advice, adapted exercises and stretching, as well as ergonomic advice to provide both functional improvement and symptom relief.
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