Symptoms of brain tumor and migraine look similar, even a little carelessness can land you in hospital

nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are common during migraine. But the problem of nausea is not seen much in brain tumor patients.

Balance problems

During migraine, the patient may have trouble with bright light and loud sound, but in case of brain tumor, there may be weakness in hands and legs, problem in balancing the body, difficulty in speaking or difficulty in hearing.

vision problems

Before or during a migraine attack, you may have vision problems like flashing lights or blurred vision and this is temporary. But in case of a brain tumour, blurred vision, double vision etc. may worsen over time.

Weakness

Due to headache and nausea in migraine, the patient may feel weak for some time. Then it gets better with time. But in brain tumor, weakness also increases with increasing days.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always contact your doctor for more information.