Acoustic neuromas often present with the following symptoms:
- Gradual hearing loss over months or years.
- Tinnitus, characterized by a ringing sound in the affected ear.
- Loss of balance or a sensation of unsteadiness.
- Dizziness.
- Facial numbness, and in rare cases, weakness or loss of muscle movement.
- In rare instances, acoustic neuromas can grow large enough to compress the brainstem, posing a life-threatening risk.