Symptoms of Acoustic Neuroma
In most cases, during the initial stages, the symptoms may not show up at all. Or else, the symptoms are so mild that people tend to overlook them. Gradually, following symptoms are noticed:

Hearing Loss: There is a strong connection between acoustic neuroma and hearing loss. In fact, it is the first noticeable sign of this condition. As a result, the patient is unable to understand the words properly. This can be recognized particularly while using telephone. The characteristics of this kind of hearing loss is that it affects only one side of the ear and hearing in both the ears is not affected.

Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears): This can be described as hearing of different sounds like ringing or hissing inside the head when actually there is no sound. This can be felt constantly or in breaks. The volume of tinnitus can also vary from subtle to intense.

Loss of Balance: Problem in balancing the body is another early sign. Initially, this symptom may show up once in a while but as the tumor grows larger, loss of balance can occur more frequently. Most of the time, the patient tends to fall down on the side of the affected ear. Many patients complain of vertigo as well.

Headache: It has been found that acoustic neuroma and headaches are related. Whenever the tumor puts pressure inside the skull, one feels a sense of heaviness in the head. Sometimes, it may get extended up to the neck as well. Usually, the headache is felt in one part of the head. It is particularly bad in the morning and at night. It tends to get aggravated while lying down, standing up, coughing, sneezing etc.