Directly and frankly: a way to reduce the risk of tumors in the brain does not exist yet. However, it is possible to determine the presence of malignancy before it becomes inoperable. For this purpose, it is important to be vigilant and to determine the symptoms of the disease at an early stage.
And the presence of a cancerous tumor in the brain indicate:
1. Frequent headaches, which will eventually become stronger.
Of course, a headache for all people. However, in many ways. If the pain and frequency of attacks intensified, nausea and vomiting, you should immediately seek advice, as all this may be a sign of intracranial pressure. And you have to look for the cause, it is too late.
But remember: 99% of all headaches do not indicate the presence of malignancy in the brain. So do not be afraid to go to the doctor for help survey.
2. Weakness, balance problems, numbness
Many people have attacks of weakness and numbness in certain parts of the body with tingling. And most of these sensations are not talking about a brain tumor. However, if you suddenly became difficult to perform routine and simple movements (walk, hold something in their hands, etc.), it is necessary to go to the doctor. And quickly.
As for the numbness, then the presence of tumor most often points to his one-sidedness (depending on where the tumor is localized).
3. vision changes
Suddenly, your vision gets blurry or double, there is extreme sensitivity to light (so-called "photophobia"). All this may indicate a tumor in the brain. Neoplasms localized in the back of the head or the temporal lobe, and all can cause a full (or partial) loss of vision.
4. convulsions
About a malignant tumor in the brain saying seizures that occur without any specific trigger. If this happened the first time, it is necessary to apply for the examination and find out the exact cause.
5. Disorientation and / or changes in personality
Malignant tumors can develop in areas of the brain responsible for the behavior and characteristics of the person, as an individual. And then become noticeable change in his behavior. Calm can start agressirovat. Plodding all forget, etc. Someone and at all can "get lost" in space and time cease to recognize loved ones, do not remember the purpose of familiar things.
But, in general, a brain tumor - not the most common cancer. Just in the news today often write about celebrities who have suffered from it. So it seems as if the brain cancer - he was "very often." In fact it is not. But vigilance is not worth losing. Any of the above symptoms - a reason to see a doctor. Remember this.
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