Brain tumors can manifest in many ways, with both global and localized symptoms, as explained by the Marcos Stavale neurosurgeon in an interview with CNN Vital Signs . The expert detailed the main features that may indicate the presence of this type of tumor.
According to Stavale, global symptoms are generally associated with increased intracranial pressure. “The most common is headache,” said the doctor. He warned that if not diagnosed and treated, the picture may evolve: “Headache worsens, the person may have vomiting and, if not discovered or treated, the person begins to get sleepy and then enters a coma.”
Specific symptoms by brain region
In addition to global symptoms, the neurosurgeon highlighted the existence of localized symptoms, which vary according to the area of ​​the brain affected by the tumor. “A tumor in the motor area causes motor symptoms. A speech tumor causes language symptoms. A cerebellum tumor causes motor coordination symptoms,” Stavale said.
The expert stressed the importance of neurological examination to identify these specific symptoms. “All this is very visible in the neurological examination,” he said. Given this, Stavale recommended that people with global symptoms seek medical evaluation: “The person who has a global symptom should go through a clinical neurologist to be evaluated and see if he has the beginning of manifestation of these local or localized symptoms.”
Early detection of brain tumors is crucial for effective prognosis and treatment. Therefore, being aware of the signs and seeking medical advice to persistent symptoms is critical to brain health.
This content was originally published in Dr. Kalil: See what are the main symptoms of brain tumors on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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