Brain tumours in teenagers frequently cause lethargy (severe tiredness and reduced energy levels), a change in mood, dis-inhibition or withdrawal. Lethargy may cause:
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Significant reduction in activity levels, and spending more time resting
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Lack of enthusiasm or desire to participate in activities that they had previously enjoyed, across different activities and in different environments
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Becoming tired or fatigued more readily or quickly than they used to
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Falling behind or progressing more slowly at school, college or work
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Persistently – occurring routinely over days or weeks
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Pervasively – across all settings, such as at home, at school, at play, on outings or visits away