Symptoms
Dr Helen Webberley, GP for Oxford Online Pharmacy, said: “Because different areas of the brain control different areas of the body, the symptoms of a brain tumour can vary according to which part of the brain it is growing in.
“Some people experience a funny smell, impaired vision, hearing strange noises, memory loss or symptoms in one arm or leg.
“If the tumour causes a build-up of pressure the symptoms can be more general, manifesting as headaches, double vision, vomiting and tinnitus.”
Other symptoms include seizures, drowsiness, mental or behavioural changes (such as changes in personality) and speech problems, according to the NHS.
In babies, an increasing head circumference may signal a brain tumour, while in teenagers, delayed puberty may also be a warning sign.
