Question 1

is smelling smoke a symptom of a brain tumor a myth? had ct scan 2 years ago for phantom smells. everything normal. now constant smell of smoke x2 days. dry sinuses? no other neuro symptoms.

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Rarely caused by...: Your condition is called phantosmia. While brain tumors can cause it, that's an unusual cause. I advise having  neurologist re-evaluate. I'm unaware of research on how to treat this but some have success with Gabapentin ; other meds for epilepsy- see http://chemse.Oxfordjournals.Org/content/27/7/611.Full
when western medicine doesn't have answers consider homeopathy ; chinese medicine/acupuncture.

Question 2

i keep smelling weird smells that arent even their. it's been happening a lot lately. could i have a brain tumor?

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Possible: There are many causes for changes to smells including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, heavy metals, head trauma, multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, frontal tumor, alzheimer's disease, korsakoff's psychosis, renal failure, hepatic failure, vitamin B12 deficiency, cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, viral hepatitis, or even influenza. You should see your family practice physician.

Question 3

is it sign of a brain tumor if your the only one that can smell burning rubber in your family of 4 need answers asap?

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Comples partial sz: The transient foul aroma may well be an aura associated with a focal seizure, and usually is not associated with a brain tumor, but is due to an area of abnormal brain tissue or an alternative cause.  Would suggest an eeg, and neurological consultation.

Question 4

abnormal smell? for about 4 days i am detecting an odor that none of my family smell. worried about brain tumor. it is a dirty ash-tray kind of smell. old cigarette smell. very strong. i smell it everywhere. 
there is no smoking in our house. no smoking f

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I : I cannot tell you why you smell something malodorous when your family does not.  You mentioned that you have a cracked tooth. If the crack goes under the gum line this could be a breeding ground for germs. If there is an infection in that area it could create an odor that you are aware of but that others may not smell.   Try not to jump the conclusion that you have brain cancer. Have your dentist evaluate you to see if she or he can help determine the cause. Good luck.

Question 5

my breath smells weird. almost like when a person has their tonsils removed. is this in any way a sign of brain tumor or cancer?

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Absolutely Not: The vehicle you are driving, commonly called a body, is fantastically complex engineering and most of what is going on inside quite hidden. While there are complex relationships between internal processes & outward appearances, odors, etc, what is near the surface is mostly a result of what is on the surface. The odor of our breath is a function of what’s in the saliva & bacteria living there.

Question 6

i smell gas in my nose for the past couple weeks i have had i might still have a sinus infec.take amox.500 mg only 2 so far.can this be a brain tumor?

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Doubt: Jumping to the conclusion of brain tumor is extreme, especially with lack of any other symptoms. However, sinusitis is a reasonable assumption to treat in cases of cacosmia (strange smell). Continue to follow with your doctor as he works through this. As you alluded, 2 doses is too early.

Question 7

do brain tumor symptoms come and go?

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Not likely.: These apparently are progressive in nature with seizures, and a focal neurological deficit or disorder , like headaches or gait disturbance.  Sometimes they can be asymptomatic because they're in the middle of the brain, until they get so big that they ultimately cause symptoms.

Question 8

what are common brain tumor symptoms?

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Complex issue: Tumors of the brain can be benign, malignant, malignant by position, or chronic and stable.  Brain tumors can be silent or present as seizures or can abruptly produce coma and death.  Primary brain tumors depend on cells of origin and location as to how they show symptoms.  Secondary brain tumors may come from a primary tumor elsewhere in the body and spread broadly all through the brain.

Question 9

do symptoms always accompany a brain tumor?

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Yes. But what: Symptoms depend on location. An auto accident may result from a visual field defect. May not be able to balance checkbook. A seizure. Pesonality change. Complex. Usually the symptom brings the patient to attention, work up, diagnosis.

Question 10

brain tumor growth and what are the symptoms?

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Depends: Some of this depends on how large the tumor is and where it is located.  Increased or severe headaches with nausea and vomiting can be a symptom, dizziness, loss of balance, visual disturbances, and even problems with hearing, blood pressure, speech, can develop.  Any new, severe, or persisting neurological symptom should be neurologically evaluated.

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Is smelling smoke a symptom of a brain tumor a myth? had ct scan 2 years ago for phantom smells. everything normal. now constant smell of smoke x2 days. dry sinuses? no other neuro symptoms.

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I keep smelling weird smells that arent even their. it's been happening a lot lately. could i have a brain tumor?

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Is it sign of a brain tumor if your the only one that can smell burning rubber in your family of 4 need answers asap?

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Abnormal smell? for about 4 days i am detecting an odor that none of my family smell. worried about brain tumor. it is a dirty ash-tray kind of smell. old cigarette smell. very strong. i smell it everywhere. there is no smoking in our house. no smoking f

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My breath smells weird. almost like when a person has their tonsils removed. is this in any way a sign of brain tumor or cancer?

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I smell gas in my nose for the past couple weeks i have had i might still have a sinus infec.take amox.500 mg only 2 so far.can this be a brain tumor?

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Do brain tumor symptoms come and go?

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What are common brain tumor symptoms?

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