The Most Common Symptoms Of A Brain Tumor

Psychiatric Problems

A brain tumor affecting the frontal lobe may have an impact on a person’s behavior. Depending on the exact location and size of the tumor, an individual's personality traits and mood can be significantly altered. They may become overly aggressive or sexual, or exhibit anger and agitation. Doctor Sumeet Vadera, Neurosurgeon at the University of California-Irvine, said, “Patients suffering from a brain tumor may develop depression, anger or anxiety, even if they don’t commonly exhibit these types of emotions. This is related to tumor irritation or compression of portions of the frontal lobe, which is responsible for many of our personality traits.” Personality changes can also be related to mental conditions, such as bipolar disorder, so it is imperative that if an individual begins to notice their personality has altered or they are experiencing rapid mood swings moreso than usual, they should consult a medical professional to find the root cause.

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