{"id":69,"date":"2016-06-10T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T00:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/?p=69"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:09:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:09:32","slug":"6-often-overlooked-brain-tumor-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/6-often-overlooked-brain-tumor-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Often Overlooked Brain Tumor Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brain tumors can only be revealed using imaging tests like an MRI or CT Scan, so doctors are usually tipped off to the presence of a tumor via symptom prevalence. That being said, not all brain tumor symptoms<\/a> are alike, so doctors need to be versed in a wide range of warning signs. Today, we take a look at six symptoms of a brain tumor that are often overlooked by patients and doctors because they are similar to symptoms for other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oft-Overlooked Brain Tumor Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Headache<\/strong> \u2013 A headache is a very common symptom of a brain tumor, but it could also be caused by a lot more common issues, like dehydration, allergies or dietary issues. If headaches are regular or don\u2019t respond to normal treatment, images may be taken to rule out a tumor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Memory Loss<\/strong> \u2013 A tumor can impact your memory, so if you find yourself forgetting things, you may want to visit a neurosurgeon. This is especially true if you\u2019re young, as the memory loss would not likely be due to dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Confusion<\/strong> \u2013 Similarly, if you find yourself confused, and you haven\u2019t suffered a concussion or recent head trauma, it may be a sign of a brain tumor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Personality Changes<\/strong> \u2013 A brain tumor can change the way our brain processes thoughts and it can impact some of the hormones in our bodies, so if you haven\u2019t felt like yourself in a while, consider visiting a head specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Depression<\/strong> \u2013 On a similar note, a brain tumor can cause a person to become withdrawn or depressed because your brain isn\u2019t functioning as it normally would. Depression is another often overlooked sign of a potential brain tumor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Balance Problems<\/strong> \u2013 Balance problems are oftentimes diagnosed as vertigo or an inner ear infection when described to a doctor, but if normal treatment options don\u2019t relieve symptoms, a good physician will take an imaging scan to check for a brain tumor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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