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Symptoms of Acoustic neuroma

Acoustic neuromas grow very slowly, so the symptoms usually develop very slowly too.

Early symptoms include:

• Gradual hearing loss in the affected ear, and hearing may be distorted.
• A sensation of fullness in the ear.
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears). This is a very common symptom, and does not always indicate an acoustic neuroma.
• Unsteadiness, dizziness and balance problems.
• Headaches and pain in the ear.

As the growth gets bigger it may:

• Press on the largest facial nerve (the trigeminal nerve), causing tingling and facial numbness
• Press on the brain, causing lack of coordination of body movements and mental confusion.

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