TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Headache, fainting and vomiting are symptoms brain tumor. But there are other symptoms that may not be widely known, such as hearing voices.
Brain tumors have killed more children and adults under 40 than any other type of cancer, according to Brain Tumor Research UK. Here are five uncommon signs of a brain tumor, reported from Mail Online.
Loss of interest in hobbies
You are suddenly not interested in pursuing a hobby. It could be a symptom of a brain tumor. This is experienced by one in three sufferers. Tumor which increases in size can suppress the surrounding cells. If it develops in the frontal lobe, the area that controls emotions, personality and behavior, sufferers can even act strangely.
Hormonal surge
The tumor affects the pituitary gland which is in charge of producing hormones. The tumor affects the small glands in the brain so they produce more hormones. As a result, people also experience rapid growth or enlargement of their limbs, not only children but also adults. The enlarged body parts are usually the feet, hands and lower jaw.
Forgetful
Forgetting to do daily tasks like locking the door and turning off the stove is commonly referred to as a symptom of Alzheimer’s. But, it could also be a symptom of a brain tumor. The reason is that many areas of the brain store various memories, so it is quite difficult to determine which cause of forgetting is caused by a brain tumor.
Blurry vision
Blurred vision even when wearing glasses can be a sign of a brain tumor. If the tumor presses on the optic nerve, vision will be affected. As a result, sufferers walk in a daze or bump into something.
Hear voices
The feeling of hearing random things or sounds sometimes indicates a certain mental state. However, it could also be a symptom of a brain tumor. Hallucinations of sound that can occur if a tumor grows in the temporal lobe, part of the brain brain producing sound, understanding language, and recognizing memory. Tumors in that section can also cause difficulty hearing and speaking.
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