You cannot reliably detect a brain tumor at home
Watch for persistent or worsening headaches
Watch for new or repeated seizures
Watch for unexplained nausea or vomiting
Watch for vision changes
Watch for weakness or numbness on one side of the body
Watch for trouble speaking or understanding speech
Watch for balance problems or frequent falls
Watch for changes in personality, behavior, or memory
Watch for confusion or unusual drowsiness
Watch for hearing changes or ringing in the ears
Watch for new difficulty with coordination
Watch for symptoms that are worse in the morning or after lying down
Seek urgent medical care if symptoms are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
See a doctor promptly if any concerning symptom lasts more than a few days or keeps returning
Get emergency help for a seizure, fainting, severe confusion, or sudden weakness
Do not use home tests or self-diagnosis to rule out a brain tumor
Only imaging and medical evaluation can confirm or exclude a brain tumor