It is often believed that brain tumors do not warn. However, according to Dr. Romina Dibra, a doctor at the Mytomorrows Health Technology Company, some weak signals may indicate abnormal growth in the brain. These symptoms, sometimes diffuse or discreet, deserve to be listened to, especially if they persist or intensify. Increased vigilance could, in some cases, change the situation.
Unusual and persistent headaches
Headaches are one of the most frequent symptoms, but some details should worry. According to Dr Dibra, “Anyone suffering from headache accompanied by vomiting or nausea, or blind spots or bright lightnings, a painful headache that they wakes them up at night or headache that gets worse in a few weeks, should consult their general practitioner“.
Sudden vision disorders
A blurred vision, floating forms, or the inability to see from the corner of the eye can point out an attack on the occipital lobe, which processes visual information. These visual disorders may appear suddenly and must be evaluated quickly, especially if they are new or persistent.
Abnormal drowsiness or loss of knowledge
Increasing intracranial pressure can reduce brain irrigation. This can cause unexplained drowsiness, even loss of knowledge. These are alert signs, especially if they occur without apparent cause in a usually healthy person.
Convulsions or epilepsy attacks
Convulsions are one of the least subtle signs, but they remain very frequent in cases of brain tumor. Dr. Dibra specifies that they concern up to four out of five patients. These crises, due to an abnormal electrical activity of the brain, manifest themselves in uncontrollable tremors and tremors.
Signs related to the location of the tumor in the brain
The type of symptoms may vary depending on where the tumor is developing. Affairs of the frontal lobe can cause motor disorders, weakness on one side of the body or personality changes. The parietal lobe, which contributes to the processing of information, is linked to difficulties in speaking, reading or writing. If the tumor touches the temporal lobe, short -term memory losses or hearing disorders may occur. Finally, an occipital lobe lesion can cause vision disorders, the perception of colors or the size of the objects.
When to consult a doctor?
Dr. Dibra recalls that “Even if most of these problems are probably not due to cancer, the more the disease is detected early, the easier it is. It is therefore important to have it examined“. The care depends in particular on the type of tumor, its location, and the time of diagnosis. In France, around 5,900 cases are identified each year, including 3,500 glioblastomas.