​Symptoms

The symptoms may be generalised or localised.

Generalised symptoms are due to increased pressure exerted on the brain and include:

• A recurring headache that is at its worse in the morning
• Nausea and vomiting
• Seizures
• Increased drowsiness

Localised symptoms depend on the location of the tumour and include:

• Progressive weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
• Progressive difficulty with speech, hearing, concentration or vision, including double-vision
• Memory loss or a change in memory
• A significant change in personality or behaviour

Some of these symptoms may also be caused by other conditions besides brain tumours. It is therefore wise to seek a neurosurgical opinion should the symptoms persist.