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.
1. Gliomas. Approximately 30-percent of all brain tumors are glioma tumors, which originate in the brain or spine. Gliomas also make up 80-percent of all malignant brain tumors. This tumor is named glioma because it develops in the glial cellsâspecifically the astrocytoma, ependymoma, oligodendroglioma cells, or a combination of these. As a glioma brain tumor grows, it may cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, seizures, and vision problems if it places pressure on the optic nerve.