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Adult Brain Tumor Signs and Symptoms

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Updated: December 14, 2005

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Adult Brain Tumor Symptoms

Brain tumors can often present different symptoms depending on the location of the tumor. There are general brain tumor symptoms that need to be checked out by a doctor if they are experienced.

Common Brain Tumor Symptoms include:

  • Frequent headaches

  • Vomiting

  • Personality or mood changes

  • Seizures

  • Loss of appetite

  • Impairment or change in mental function or ability to learn


Additional Symptoms of Brain Tumors

  • Lack of menstruation for females
  • Muscle weakness linited to one side of the body of face
  • Loss of hearing
  • Persistent drownsiness
  • Incontinence
  • Crossed eyes


Depending on the location of the tumor in the brain, different symptoms may occur. Brain tumor symptoms may change and develop over time. If you are experiencing the above symptoms, please see your physician. Keep in mind that brain tumors are rare, and these symptoms could be that of another illness. However, only a physician can determine that factor.

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