The sensory exam is by definition subjective, that is, relies on the patient's report. 13-1. What is the first step in evaluating the patient with ânumbnessâ?
Seizures can occur for many reasons in a person suffering from a brain tumor, including: 1  the brain tumor itself or regrowth of a tumor. 2  increased intracranial pressure caused by the tumor. 3  changes in medication levels.  scar tissue caused by 1  surgery. stress.  sleep deprivation.
Signs and Symptoms of Adult Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors. Signs and symptoms of brain or spinal cord tumors may occur gradually and become worse over time, or they can happen suddenly, such as with a seizure. General symptoms. Tumors in any part of the brain may cause the pressure inside the skull (known as intracranial pressure) to rise.