Signs and symptoms of acoustic neuroma are often appear gradually and take some years to be apparent. They are not usually causes by tumor itself, although the signs and symptoms are the consequences of the tumor size and its pressure on its surrounding structures. As the tumor becomes larger in size, its pressure on nerves (facial, trigeminal and vestibular), nearby blood vessels, or other brain structure may cause more considerable or serious signs and symptoms.
Common signs and symptoms of acoustic neuroma include:
Hearing loss, often gradually - although in some cases occurs suddenly - and occurring on only one side or more pronounced on one side Ringing (tinnitus) in the affected ear Unsteadiness, loss of balance Dizziness (vertigo) Facial numbness Weakness or loss of facial muscle movement
What are the symptoms of Acoustic neuroma?
Signs and symptoms of acoustic neuroma are often appear gradually and take some years to be apparent. They are not usually causes by tumor itself, although the signs and symptoms are the consequences of the tumor size and its pressure on its surrounding structures. As the tumor becomes larger in size, its pressure on nerves (facial, trigeminal and vestibular), nearby blood vessels, or other brain structure may cause more considerable or serious signs and symptoms.
Common signs and symptoms of acoustic neuroma include:
Hearing loss, often gradually - although in some cases occurs suddenly - and occurring on only one side or more pronounced on one side {{NAME}} (tinnitus) in the affected ear Unsteadiness, loss of balance Dizziness (vertigo) Facial numbness Weakness or loss of facial muscle movement