Cramps and headaches can be symptoms of brain tumors like glioblastoma and meningioma. About this post MedicalXpress reported a neurosurgeon from a major American medical center.
The doctor explained that glioblastoma, meningioma, and other tumor types originate in the brain itself. They are classified as primary brain tumors. There are also secondary tumors that start elsewhere in the body but spread to the brain or spinal cord.
The most common signal for many brain tumors is a persistent headache that can worsen over time. Seizures or sudden fainting may also indicate a brain tumor. The doctor emphasized that a correct diagnosis requires brain imaging with magnetic resonance imaging and a consultation with a neurologist or neurosurgeon.
Treatment typically involves surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these options. The doctor noted that during brain tumor surgery, general anesthesia is not always necessary; the choice depends on the tumor’s location and the individual patient’s needs.
Nausea can be linked to less obvious illnesses as well, highlighting the importance of a careful medical evaluation to distinguish brain tumor symptoms from other conditions.