Brain Tumor

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or in areas nearby. These tumors can develop in the brain tissue itself or in adjacent regions, such as the nerves, pituitary gland, pineal gland, or the membranes covering the brain.

Brain tumors can be classified into two types:

• Primary brain tumors, which originate within the brain.
• Secondary (metastatic) brain tumors, which occur when cancer spreads from other parts of the body to the brain.

Common signs and symptoms associated with brain tumors may include:

• Persistent headaches or a feeling of pressure in the head, especially in the morning
• Increasing frequency and severity of headaches, sometimes described as tension headaches or migraines
• Nausea or vomiting
• Visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, or loss of peripheral vision
• Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg
• Difficulty with balance
• Speech difficulties
• Excessive fatigue
• Confusion or memory problems in daily activities