SOME COMMON SYMPTOMS

. Limb weakness and any abnormal sensation in the limbs can be a symptom of a tumour in certain parts of the brain especially in and around the motor or sensory cortex. Generally the opposite side is affected i.e right-sided weakness by a tumour in the left motor cortex.

. Unsteady walking or imbalance (ataxia) may occur if the tumour is in the cerebellum or some other parts of the brain.

. Vision may become blurred or sometimes lost if the optic nerve is compressed or swollen (Papilloedema). Sometimes a squint or double vision (diplopia) may develop if the nerves moving the eyes are affected.

. Recent or long term memory may become weak.

. Speech: Ability to understand (sensory aphasia) or express (motor aphasia) may be affected by tumours in certain parts of the brain. Sometimes the person is able to understand but is not able to express properly and may not get the right words.

. Hormonal Effects: Some tumours in and around the pituitary / hypothalamus region (sellar and suprasellar region) can cause either excess or deficiency of many hormones. This may affect the growth, fertility, libido, body weight, mental functions, etc.

. Changed behaviour, lethargy, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness are some of the other symptoms of brain tumours.