Does severe headache indicate the presence of a brain tumor?
Severe headache can usually be attributed to causes other than a brain tumor. However, headache is a common symptom of brain tumors, particularly when the patient also experiences a loss of balance; nausea and vomiting that is not associated with migraine; double vision; or numbness. The constant headache that is worse in the morning than in the afternoon may also indicate the presence of a brain tumor. There are several other symptoms of brain tumors: seizures, loss of hearing or vision; difficulty with speech; memory loss and a general sense of confusion; inability to concentrate or reason; and even a stroke. Women of child-bearing age may find that their monthly periods have stopped, although they are not pregnant. Because these symptoms are shared with many conditions other than brain tumor, its imperative that medical care be sought for an accurate diagnosis.
