Last Updated on February 3, 2021
Seven silent signs of a brain tumor:
1. Persistent headaches
Persistent headaches are one of the first symptoms of a brain tumor. This doesn’t mean you should panic if you’re experiencing frequent headaches, especially if that’s the only symptom you’re dealing with – headaches can be caused by many other common health problems that are easily treated. When a brain tumor causes headaches, they worsen over time and are more severe early in the morning when intracranial pressure is high because you have spent many hours straight lying in bed. If that’s the type of headaches you are experiencing and if they don’t get any better with over-the-counter medications, you should mention them to your doctor.
2. Hearing and vision loss
These are tricky symptoms that can remain unnoticed for a very long time because they occur gradually and usually only on one side of the body, giving your brain time to adapt – and that’s something the human brain is good at. Pituitary tumors are the ones known to cause a partial loss of vision. They are located in a delicate part of the brain, where they may compress the optic chiasm and other parts of the visual pathway. A similar thing can happen if a brain tumor is formed near the temporal lobe, an area responsible for processing sounds. In this case, patients may also experience a constant ringing sensation.
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3. Infertility issues
Pituitary tumors can also cause fertility issues. You see, these tumors affect the pituitary gland. This endocrine gland secretes hormones that help control blood pressure, growth, energy management, the functioning of the reproductive organs, and some aspects of pregnancy, including childbirth and breastfeeding, among other things. When they grow, they can cause a hormonal imbalance that may lead to infertility issues.
4. Weakness
Tumors located in the brain’s motor cortex can affect muscle movement and cause weakness in the arms or legs. In some cases, patients may feel like the body isn’t responding properly to the orders given. The excess pressure applied by tumors can also affect sleep quality and further increase a person’s overall lack of energy.
