What are the symptoms of late stage brain cancer

The main symptoms of brain cancer are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, coma, epilepsy, abnormal limb function, language dysfunction and other symptoms. The most common ones are epileptic seizures, limb weakness, limb numbness, and unsteady walking. These symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor. For example, tumors near the motor area of ​​the cerebral cortex often produce localized epileptic seizures or major seizures, such as tumors in the cerebellar hemispheres or cerebellar vermis. The health hazard is very large. Brain tumors compress nerves and blood vessels, which will cause serious adverse reactions in patients and may even lead to hemiplegia. If tumor cells metastasize and spread, it will also endanger the patient's life. Therefore, patients with early brain tumors must be treated in time, pay attention to changes in the condition, and beware of the late symptoms of brain tumors.

Brain cancer symptoms in late stages

The first visual impairment includes changes in vision, visual field and fundus. Due to increased intracranial pressure, optic disc edema or direct compression of the optic nerve by a tumor, both of which can cause optic nerve atrophy and affect vision over time, resulting in vision loss or even blindness.

Second, vomiting: It is mostly caused by increased intracranial pressure stimulating the medullary vomiting center and vagus nerve stimulation and traction. When the headache is severe, vomiting is often jet-like. It is a common symptom of late-stage brain tumors. Children with posterior cranial fossa tumors will have vomiting early and frequently, which can be easily mistaken for gastrointestinal diseases.

The third headache is caused by increased intracranial pressure or direct compression and traction of the meninges, blood vessels and nerves by the tumor. It occurs in most patients and is an early symptom that worsens as the tumor develops to the late stage.

Things to watch out for in the later stages of brain cancer

First, the diet should not be too salty, and it is not advisable to drink too much water, which may aggravate the symptoms of cerebral edema

Second, hemiplegia may occur. You should pay attention to limb massage to promote blood circulation.

Third, if incontinence occurs, keep it tidy and clean.

Fourth, if psychological changes such as irritability and depression occur, more guidance and encouragement should be given.

Fifth, if there is convulsion, stay calm and do not force pressure or put things in the mouth to avoid suffocation.