Headaches Headaches are a common initial symptom and the majority of patients experience headaches sometime during the course of their illness. Typical brain tumor headaches come and go and usually do not throb. They are worse in the morning and improve gradually during the day. They can rouse the person from sleep. These headaches can worsen with coughing, exercise, or with a change in position such as bending or kneeling.
Headaches are usually due to pressure in the brain.
Some people experience neck pain as well. Seizures Seizures are another common symptom of brain tumors. Seizures are caused by a disruption in the normal flow of electricity in the brain. Those sudden bursts of electricity can cause a variety of symptoms including convulsions, unusual sensations, and loss of consciousness. Focal seizures can also occur.