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Brain Tumor Symptoms
A wide range of symptoms can be associated with brain tumors and sometimes overlap with other conditions. A physical examination and a comprehensive scan are necessary to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
Brain tumor symptoms can vary, ranging from general to specific. General symptoms occur when the tumor applies pressure on the surrounding brain tissue and spinal column. On the other hand, specific symptoms are a result of the tumor affecting a particular area of the brain, causing dysfunction in that specific region. By undergoing a neurological examination and advanced imaging scans, our dedicated medical team will be able to determine the presence of a brain tumor with high precision.
General symptoms of brain tumors include:
- Headaches, which can be more severe in the night time and cause you to wake up.
- Seizures, both myoclonic (muscle spasms and twitches) and grand mal (loss of consciousness and body control and function, along with body contractions)
- Sensory changes including changes in hearing, vision, and smell, with or without losing consciousness
- Personality and memory changes
- Nausea and vomiting
- Memory problems and lapses
- Changes in physical abilities
- Problems sleeping
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Vertigo or imbalance
Specific symptoms that may offer clues as to the location of a tumor include:
- Localized headaches or pressure.
- Loss of balance and problems with fine motor skills, which a tumor in the cerebellum may cause.
- Changes in reasoning, judgment, and personality include sluggishness, loss of initiative, and muscle weakness or paralysis. This is an indication of a tumor in the cerebrum’s frontal lobe.
- Changes in speech, memory, emotional state, and hearing, or problems with understanding or articulating words, can indicate a tumor in the frontal and temporal lobes of the cerebrum.
- Partial or complete vision loss can indicate a tumor in the cerebrum’s temporal or occipital lobe.
- Vision changes, including loss of vision and double vision, are sometimes caused by a tumor in the occipital or temporal lobes of the cerebrum or the brain stem.
- Difficulty swallowing, facial numbness or weakness, or double vision usually indicates a tumor on the brain stem.
- An inability to look upwards indicates a tumor on the pineal gland.
- The untimely secretion of breast milk in women, changes in the menstrual cycles, and growth of the hands and feet can indicate a pituitary tumor.
Brain Tumor Grading
There are four grades of brain tumors:
Grade 1: The tumor is slow growing and unlikely to spread. It can often be cured with surgery.
Grade 2: The tumor is less likely to grow and spread but it is more likely to come back after treatment.
Grade 3: The tumor is more likely to have rapidly dividing cells but no dead cells. It can grow quickly.
Grade 4: The cells in the tumor are actively dividing. In addition, the tumor has both blood vessel growth and areas of dead tissue and it can grow and spread quickly.
Brain Tumor Treatment in Thailand
While a brain tumor is a serious medical condition, not all brain tumors are alike or require the same approaches. The treatment for an individual is determined by various factors, including the tumor’s grade, symptoms, location and size.
There are four main types of treatment: neurosurgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. The treatment may include a combination of one or more of them, depending on how debilitating their symptoms are, and the location of the tumor.
We also offer a full neurological rehabilitation program which is designed for post-neurosurgery to get patients back on their feet and active as soon as possible. As many symptoms of brain tumors affect various muscles in the body, programs provide necessary motion to the muscles, as well as an improved mental outlook for the patient.
Highly Experienced Neurosurgery Team
At Vejthani Hospital, we take great pride in our exceptional neurosurgery team, composed of highly experienced professionals who excel in tumor removal procedures, maximizing the chances of a full recovery for our patients. Our primary goal is to be Thailand’s most preferred hospital choice for brain tumor treatment and to prevent the recurrence in the future.
This commitment allows us to expand the range of surgical options available to our patients to ensure the best possible outcomes with cutting-edge surgical technology and continuous training. Vejthani Hospital strives to deliver exceptional care, giving you the confidence and peace of mind you deserve throughout your brain tumor treatment journey.
Latest Neurosurgical Equipment and Techniques
The latest technologies have enabled computer-assisted neurosurgery. This type of surgery uses an advanced 3D MRI scanner to create a 3D model of the affected area of the patient’s brain. The neurosurgery team uses the model to pre-plan the safest and most effective way to reach the tumor and remove it causing the least damage to the surrounding tissue.
The precision, safety and effectiveness provided by computer-assisted neurosurgery has made procedures that wouldn’t have been possible ten years ago, now possible on a daily routine basis.
Our team is also highly skilled and experienced in performing CyberKnife radiosurgery. This surgery is non-invasive with no incisions required. Only the tumor alone is targeted.
CyberKnife radiosurgery uses special equipment surrounding the patient’s head to focus hundreds of tiny beams of radiation precisely on the tumor’s location inside the brain. The beams do not damage the surrounding tissue they pass through because each beam carries a low level of radiation. But once they all are focused on the tumor, their combined power delivers an effective dose of radiation to the target.
Learn More About Brain Tumor Treatment in Thailand
For an effective treatment, it is essential to consult a skilled and experienced team of specialists for a comprehensive physical examination and a brain scan at Vejthani hospital, one of Thailand’s premier facilities offering brain tumor removal surgery and treatment.
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