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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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ENT Specialist•Mumbai
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Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that occurs in the primary nerve between the brain and the ear. The tumor progresses very slowly and can influence your balance and hearing. In certain cases, if the tumor becomes very large, then it may also impair vital functions of the body.

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The symptoms of acoustic neuroma tend to develop when the tumor starts to press on the nerve and its adjoining branches. The symptoms of this disorder are

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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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ENT Specialist•Delhi
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Acoustic neuroma refers to a tumour that grows on the main vestibular nerve connecting the inner ear to the brain. This nerve has a direct influence on both hearing and balance. This is a very slow growing tumour that is non-cancerous in nature. It is also known as a vestibular schwannoma. If left untreated, the pressure an acoustic neuroma puts on the nerve can cause a loss of hearing and unsteadiness.

An acoustic neuroma grows very slowly and hence the symptoms can often be very subtl...more
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ENT Specialist•Ghaziabad
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Acoustic neuroma is the development of noncancerous and slow-growing tumors on the main, vestibular nerve that travels from the inner ear to the brain, connecting the two organs. They are also known as vestibular schwannoma, as it arises from Schwann cells covering the vestibular nerve. It rarely grows rapidly or attains a large enough size that can press against the brain and interfere with the vital functions of the brain. Since the tumor is benign, the patient can be assured that it won t spr...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Thane
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C t head will rule out neuroma, for tinnitus you can take kali mur 6x, natrum salicylicum 30, chenopodium 30 follow up with me.
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General Physician•Delhi
Drugs can't cure tinnitus, but in some cases they may help reduce the severity of symptoms or complications. But we have to look into the details of the problem.Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Surgeon•Navi Mumbai
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Acoustic Trauma, Preserve Your Hearing! Here is a riddle for you. What is Painless, Progressive, Permanent but Preventable? The answer is ..... Noise Induced Hearing Loss! When we are exposed to loud sounds, it takes a toll on our ears resulting in permanent, irreversible hearing loss. With technology enhanced devices and events the level of sound generated through earphones, personal listening devices (PLDs) is of growing concern as it unknowingly damages hearing. It is ironic: the very th...more
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General Physician•Nashik
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Injecting a dilute solution (4%) of ethyl alcohol for chemical neurolysis is a good alternative to other conservative treatments (such as cortisone injections) and surgical options for foot neuromas. There are very few reported complications with this technique and the success rate is relatively high.
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General Physician•Cuttack
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You may be having Tinnitus. It could be due to Ear injury because of noise,drugs. aspirin overdose, otosclerosis, meniers disease, acoustic neuroma etc. Consult ENT specialist for advice .
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M.S(ENT),DNB,D.O.R.L, Laryngology fellow...read more

ENT Specialist•Mumbai
Whizzing sound & giddiness can be caused by a rise in the blood pressure or by certain ear conditions (Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, acoustic neuroma etc). He needs an ENT evaluation to rule out the sinister causes.
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