Frequent headaches especially in the morning
Vomiting often in the morning with no temperature or diarrhea
Loss of balance or change of motor functions, such as a change in preference of one hand or foot over the other, loss of use or reduced movement of a hand or foot, a tilt that wasn’t present before, difficulty moving the head, or a stiff neck (changes may appear over a number of weeks)
Changes in behaviour, such as loss of interest in things your child enjoyed before
Fatigue, irritability, mood swings, or sudden emotional outbursts
Loss of or dramatic increase in appetite
Weakness in one side of the body, or change to the face, hands or legs on one side
Signs & Symptoms
If in doubt, get it checked out!
The signs and symptoms of a brain tumour are often mistaken for a cold, virus, or other minor illness. However, if more than two are present at the same time, it is worth getting checked by your paediatrician.