The masses and growths of abnormal cells in the brain are named as brain tumors. Brain tumors have a variety of types. They might be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Primary brain tumors begin in the brain. Secondary brain tumors begin in other parts of the brain and then might spread to the brain.

The rate at which a brain tumor grows varies. Both the growth rate and the location of the tumor affects the degree of effect on the patient’s nervous system.

General signs and symptoms caused by brain tumors may include:

New onset or change in the pattern of headaches

Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe

Unexplained nausea or vomiting

Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision

The gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg

Difficulty with balance

Speech difficulties

Confusion in everyday matters

Personality or behavior changes

Seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures

Hearing problems

RISK FACTORS

The cause of the brain tumor is not clear for most of the people having one. But medical researches suggest that some factors might increase one’s risk of having a brain tumor.

Exposure to Ionizing Radiation: According to medical researches people who have been exposed to ionizing radiation have a higher risk of developing a brain tumor. Radiation therapy used fort he treatment of cancer and exposure to the radiation caused by atomic bombs might be given as examples of ionizing radiation exposure.

Family History: People with a family history of brain tumors and people with a family history of genetic syndrome might be more likely to have brain tumors.

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