A brain tumor is described as that pathology in which the affected cells begin to grow and multiply abnormally. Brain tumors can be primary, as long as they develop from the cells that make up brain tissue, or they can be metastatic, when we find the origin of the disease in another tumor generated in an area of the body other than the brain. Given the danger of this problem, it is pertinent to have regular medical check-ups and be attentive to any symptoms that we can directly relate to the development of this class of tumors.
Symptoms associated with brain tumors
The symptoms that appear associated with the development of a brain tumor may vary depending on the area where they are generated and the speed at which the changes in the brain cells manifest. The symptomatic pictures can be divided, according to purely medical criteria, between focal -local- and general. The local symptoms that a brain tumor can generate include physical manifestations such as partial paralysis, seizures, difficulty understanding and articulating human language (aphasia), continuous memory disturbances, inability to perform certain body movements, and various conditions related to the cerebral nerves.
On the other hand, brain tumors can also develop systemic symptoms due to increased intracranial pressure as the size of the abnormal cells continues to grow. These anomalies Manifest symptoms include generalized seizures, fluid in the eyes, headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and even mental disorders. There are also other symptoms of a more occasional nature that, however, can also be linked to the presence of this disease: vertigo, tremor in the hands, loss of sphincter control, problems reading or writing, drowsiness, lack of balance and coordination. movements, sudden changes in mood, difficulty eating and changes in the ability to perceive certain stimuli such as pain or temperature changes.
Although we should flee from self-diagnosis as long as we do not have adequate preparation to do so, it is important to take note of these symptoms since if many of them occur at the same time, there is a chance that we are developing a brain tumor. Despite this, confirmation should always be made with a specialist in the field.