Ten lesser-known symptoms that could point Brain tumor

Common symptoms of brain tumor include headache, vomiting, reduced alertness, fits, and paralysis. However, it is important to know the lesser-known symptoms of brain tumors so that they can be diagnosed and treated at the earliest.

- Dr Sudhir Kumar

1. Increase in hat and shoe size over time. A tumor of pituitary gland of brain producing excess growth hormone causes a condition known as acromegaly, which can result in increasing head and feet size.

2. Milk production from breasts (in a woman who is neither breastfeeding nor pregnant)This condition is called galactorrhea and is caused by a tumor of pituitary gland, that produces excess prolactin hormone. In addition to milk discharge from nipples, these women can also have amenorrhea (absence of or irregular periods).