How Serious is an Acoustic Neuroma?
circulation can cause hydrocephalus, which is a life-threatening condition of water trapped in the brain. An acoustic neuroma that exerts pressure on the medulla or pons can interfere with breathing. The pons relays and receives sensory information. The pons also helps to control the respiratory mechanisms. The medulla is also responsible for respiration and it also regulates blood flow, body temperature and digestion. Pressure on the pons or medulla can cause the body to shut down and death could result. Acoustic neuromas can be misdiagnosed as middle ear and inner ear problems. If you go to the doctor with symptoms of dizziness and balance problems, your doctor might suspect an inner ear infection. It might be when the symptoms don’t go away in a reasonable length of time that the doctor might suspect an acoustic neuroma and order tests, such as scans, hearing tests and other high tech tests, to confirm or rule out an acoustic tumor. Conclusion An acoustic neuroma is a serious condit
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