15 Bizarre Signs That Could Mean You Have a Brain Tumor

The last time you had a headache, you may have had the fleeting prediction that it was a brain tumor causing your pain. Sure enough, your pain probably went away after you made a few lifestyle changes — and the probability of developing a tumor over an everyday headache is low. But still, you should know tumors have more symptoms than just pain behind the eyes or around the temples. In fact, Dr. Theodore Schwartz tells Prevention that the list of tumor symptoms could encompass “almost anything imaginable” depending on where it’s located in the brain. Here are a few strange signs that could mean you’ve developed a brain tumor, including one that’s incredibly easy to overlook (No. 9) . 1. Short-term memory loss An older couple looking at paper work | Janek Skarzynski/AFP/Getty Images Feeling forgetful? It could just be that you’re getting older — but it may also be a sign that you’ve developed a brain tumor. Dr. Schwartz tells Prevention that most people with brain tumors are more likely to have trouble with their memory than they are to have more dramatic symptoms. It’s also important to note that some may also experience more severe, long-term memory loss, the American Brain Tumor Association . If you have a tumor, you may also notice you’re having trouble retrieving older memories. Next: Feeling blue? It could mean something serious. 2. Depression Older woman looking out the window | Dmitry Berkut/iStock/Getty Images We know by now that major depressive disorder is increasingly common and can arise due to various factors. But if you’re experiencing a few of the symptoms on this list and feeling down, it may be a sign you have a brain tumor. ABTA notes depression is very common amongst those with tumors, with an estimated one […]

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