Question 1

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 2

do brain tumor headaches come and go as time goes on or do they slowly get worse over time? do other symptoms come and go?

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Comments: "Brain tumors" are rare, and headaches are NOT usually the presenting signs of a brain tumor.  More likely you have migraine or tension headaches, or even dental issues such as TMJ.  See your doctor and get this diagnosed and treated.  You will feel relieved.

Question 3

will the symptoms of a brain tumor come and go?

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No: Brain tumors are growths in the substance of the brain. The added pressure of the mass or the compression of important structures is what leads to symptoms.  Symptoms will sometimes be worse in the morning and better as the day goes on but aside from this variation, they should not come and go.

Question 4

when someone has brain tumor, does the dizziness usually come with severe symptoms? or is it usually without other symptoms.

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Hmm...: Depending on the site in the brain where a potential tumor is...  The symptoms can be varied...  
Often, most tumor are discovered because symptoms are persistent.  Dizziness is very non-specific...  Vertigo would be more specific.
When someone is taking Claritin (loratadine) and sudafed, they can get dizzy

Question 5

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 6

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 7

i think im showing symptoms of a brain tumor?

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What symptoms?: What symptoms do you have? How long have you had these? Are these constant or come and go? Have you lost weight? Did you have any seizures? 
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Question 8

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.

Question 9

would a brain tumor cause one little symptom only?

Accepted Answer

Certainly...: Depending on where it's located, how big it is, and if it's causing swelling.  Tumors in the brain can be present without any symptoms at all.

Question 10

what are the lesser-known symptoms of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Here's the KEY: Many brain tumors are clinically silent, and often only discovered when imaging study done for another reason.  Occasionally, suspicion ushers in after sudden seizure in adult with no neurological history.  Insidious cognitive or emotional changes may gradually occur without explanation.

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