Question 1

how do you tell if your headache is a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

No sure way: Headaches that are associated with nausea and awaken you from sleep are more worrisome than others.  Also headaches that do not resolve with time, otc medications can also be worrisome.  Most headaches are not from brain tumors.  If the headache is associated with other neurologic findings a scan is in order.

Question 2

how can i get over being a hypochondriac? i know not every headache is a brain tumor but it's always a nagging thought in the back of my mind.

Accepted Answer

Headache: Genrally a brain tumor gives a persistent headache that does not go away and it has other associated neurological deficits or symptoms. Get it out of your mind. People are more likely to die driving than from a brain tumor.

Question 3

are brain tumor headaches constant?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Brain tumor headaches can be steady but can worsen if there are bleeds or if there is worsening of the flow of the CSF drainage or if the intracranial pressure increases due to growth of tumor.

Question 4

what are brain tumor headaches like?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: It is not feasible to discern headaches due to brain tumors from the usual headaches from other causes. See this site for more info on this subject and do not obsess about it.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/brain-tumor/ds00281.

Question 5

do brain tumor headaches normally just come and go?

Accepted Answer

They vary: Headaches can be a presenting symptom of brain tumor although more than 98% of the headaches have nothing to do with brain tumor. The headaches from brain tumors are progressively more severe and often wake you up in early mornings. They are often followed or associated with nausea and vomiting and sometimes, seizures.

Question 6

do brain tumor headaches come and go? is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Waxing an waning of headaches may occur with slow growing brain tumors, but the probability of any headache being due to a brain tumor is low.

Question 7

what are headaches a symptom of besides brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Your headaches coudl be coming from tension, eye strain, tooth grinding, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems.

Question 8

if im having non stop headaches can it be a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: Yes it can be. Have you been evaluated by your doctor or a neurologist. The only way to rule out brain tumor is to do MRI of the brain.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a brain tumor besides headaches?

Accepted Answer

A headache: Coupled with confusion, dizziness, memory loss, slurred speech, loss of balance, weakness on one side of the body, seizures or blurred or double vision could signal a stroke or brain tumor, so always demand prompt medical action in those circumstances. Isolated headache is rarely caused by brain tumors.

Question 10

can a headache be the only symptom/sign of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is possible.  It would depend on the location of the tumor and more factors.

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