Symptoms and Treatment of Brain Tumors

Brain tumor is a condition in which cells grow abnormally in the brain.
Symptoms of brain tumors-
The symptoms of brain tumor depend upon the size, location and growth of the tumor. Common signs and symptoms may include:
•    New onset or change in pattern of headaches
•    Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe
•    Unexplained nausea or vomiting
•    Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision
•    Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
•    Difficulty with balance
•    Speech difficulties
•    Confusion in everyday matters
•    Personality or behavior changes
•    Seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures
•    Hearing problems

Causes of brain tumor-
Brain tumor that begins in the brain
Primary brain tumor starts in the brain itself or in tissues close to it such as in the covering membranes of the brain, cranial nerves, pituitary gland or pineal gland. It begins when normal cells acquire mutations in their DNA. These mutations allow cells to grow and divide at increased rates and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The result is a mass of abnormal cells which forms a tumor.