7 signs that may indicate that you *might* have a brain tumor

There is no doubt that this is one of the scariest revelations and unfortunately, in most cases, it comes as a surprise.

Here are signs that could be warning signs for brain tumors, but of course could also mean nothing

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08/28/2022

Sunday, August 28, 2022, 07:44 Updated: 07:49

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Iris Cole interviews Prof. Racheli Grossman on brain tumors (Walla system)

Cancer is a very threatening word, but perhaps more threatening than it is the conjunction - cancer in the head.

Unlike other types of cancer, brain cancer does not really have preliminary screening tests, so it is important to pay attention to the signs.

The Brain Tumor Charity in England launched a campaign about a month ago to raise awareness of brain cancer among children and adults and published some of the preliminary signs that can indicate that you have a brain tumor.

You should know that there are more than 100 types of brain tumors, and they are very different from each other in their biological behavior and treatment methods - some of them characterize a younger population, and some of them an older one.

It is important to note that brain tumors can affect in different ways, some will experience dramatic symptoms, due to the area of ​​the brain where there is a tumor, while others will feel nothing.

And it's even more important to remember - none of these signs automatically mean you have a brain tumor, but if you're concerned, see your GP.

1. Seizures

If you have a seizure or an unexplained seizure, you should go to the emergency room, where an urgent brain scan will be considered.

Such weakness may appear suddenly, like a stroke, or it may become more noticeable gradually over several weeks, for example dragging your leg or tripping on a sidewalk that occurred because you were unable to lift your leg off the ground .

speech, inability to find the words or say the wrong words.

Difficulty finding a word at times is normal, but it can be a sign of a brain tumor if it becomes persistently bad over a period of weeks or months and is associated with other symptoms.

People who have a brain tumor may become more distant or confused for a period of several months, or struggle with tasks they were previously able to do, such as playing a musical instrument or paying bills online.

Suspicious signs.

A doctor looks at a scan of a brain tumor (Photo: ShutterStock)

5. Changes in the visual field

Sometimes, brain tumors reduce our ability to see objects on one side.

This may cause people to bump into the door jambs and not be able to see someone sitting on the left or right side.

If you are concerned about vision changes, start by contacting an optician, who can perform an eye exam and refer you to the hospital if necessary.

if you notice that you have more and more difficulty writing emails or sending texts, or understanding what subtitles or words in a book mean - even if you are able to read them clearly, but the brain refuses to interpret or understand them.

Headaches are the symptom most people associate with brain tumors, but it is actually unusual for a headache to be the only symptom of a brain tumor.

When it comes to worrying about brain tumors, doctors talk about "headache plus", meaning headache plus other symptoms.

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