Signs and symptoms

Persistent/recurrent vomiting
Balance/co-ordination/walking problems
Abnormal eye movements or suspected loss of vision
Behaviour change, particularly lethargy
Fits or seizures (not with a fever)
Abnormal head position such as wry neck, head tilt or stiff neck
Increasing head circumference

Persistent/recurrent headache
Balance/co-ordination/walking problems
Persistent/recurrent vomiting
Abnormal eye movements
Blurred or double vision/loss of vision
Behaviour change
Fits or seizures
Abnormal head position such as wry neck, head tilt or stiff neck

Persistent/recurrent vomiting
Persistent/recurrent headache
Abnormal eye movements
Blurred or double vision/loss of vision
Balance/co-ordination/walking problems
Behaviour change
Fits or seizures
Delayed or arrested puberty

Additional symptoms to consider:

Reduced consciousness
Diabetes insipidus
(excessive drinking)
Abnormal Growth

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We know from our own experience how important it is for doctors and parents to recognise when a child might have a brain tumour. HeadSmart has had an impact already but there are still too many people out there who don't spot the warning signs.

- Kayley, Brooke's mum