On World Brain Tumor Day, read about how brain tumors can change a person's personality

Mental indications as the first symptom of a brain tumor are uncommon, but they can sometimes be the only symptom.

According to Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad's Consultant Neuro Physician, Dr Shivaram Rao K's statement "Personality changes, anxiety, acute psychosis, memory issues, mood swings, and anorexia are all possible symptoms. Unfortunately, the bulk of these symptoms are nonspecific, making it difficult to diagnose a tumour."

"Depression is the most common of these symptoms, appearing in about 44 percent of brain tumours. According to several studies, mental symptoms are present in up to 78 percent of brain tumors, but only around 18 percent of them present as their first clinical manifestation. Any rapid change in daily routine accompanied by the symptoms listed above necessitates a full study, including brain imaging, because early diagnosis is crucial for a decent quality of life, "Dr. Shivaram further added to his statement.

1| Severe headaches that last a long time

2| Nausea or vomiting that isn't explained

3| Double vision or loss of peripheral vision

4| Loss of sensation or motion in a limb

5| Difficulties in keeping equilibrium

6| Problems with speech

7| Changes in personality or behavior

8| Convulsions

9| Problems with hearing

1| Ageing

2| Brain cancer in the family

3| Long-term smoking

4| Exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and fertilisers

5| Working with carcinogens like lead, plastic, rubber, petroleum, and certain fabrics

6| Having mononucleosis or being infected with the Epstein-Barr virus

a) A CT scan is used to examine the brain.

b) MRI SCAN – to determine the exact location and spread of the tumor.

c) To comprehend the nature of MR Spectroscopy

d) PET scan – to learn about the secondary effects

e) Angiogram - a procedure that allows you to see the blood arteries in your brain.

f) Biopsy.