What are the symptoms of a benign tumor?

What are the symptoms of a benign tumor?

Many benign neoplasms don’t cause any symptoms at all. But if they grow large enough to press on bodily structures, they may cause:

• Bleeding (for example, with a fibroid in the uterus).
• Headaches, seizures or trouble seeing (for example, with a brain tumor).
• Loss of appetite or weight loss (for example, a tumor near your stomach or intestines).
• Pain or discomfort in any area of your body.
• Trouble breathing (when the tumor is near your mouth, nose, throat or lungs).

On the skin, you can often see and feel benign tumors. They may be:

• Discolored (often red or brown).
• Firm or soft when you press on them.
• Raised, like bumps.
• Round, with smooth, even edges.
• Smooth or rough to the touch.