Numb and numb hands, twitching muscles in the leg – this happens quite often, but usually we do not associate these symptoms with oncology in any way: we complain about an uncomfortable posture, problems with the spine. As it turned out, it is still worth paying attention to the signals of the body.
In some cases, cancerous tumors grow very quickly. They can press on the nerves, which will respond with spasms, muscle twitches, and pain. For example, neurologists very often recommend MRI when complaining of severe back pain and the inability to raise the arm not only to see the full picture of disorders, but also to exclude the development of tumors.
Tumors in the brain
Twitching, numbness can be accompanied by problems with hearing, vision, hallucinations – even olfactory ones; may disturb involuntary muscle contractions, tingling in the limbs.
If the tumor is located in the temporal, frontal or parietal lobes, then there is a possibility speech disorders, it becomes difficult for a person to make decisions, concentrate and think quickly.
“Anyone who has such changes should see a doctor for further examination,” experts say. Times of India.