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What you might not know is that every single nerve residing in your body has what is known as a sheath. This sheath is a layer of protective tissue that keeps all your nerves safe. The word schwannoma refers to a tumor that forms on the nerve sheaths. To be more specific, it forms in the nerve sheaths within the peripheral nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t familiar with what the peripheral nervous system is, it basically refers to any area of your nervous system that isn\u2019t in the spinal cord nor brain. The schwannomas can lead to various adverse effects when they develop in these sheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hope to treat them effectively then you\u2019ll need to catch one early on. To do that, you have to first familiarize yourself with the symptoms that they produce. Without further adieu here are eight common symptoms that might be caused by schwannoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Muscle weakness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the symptoms that you might encounter if you\u2019re dealing with a schwannoma. The muscle weakness <\/a>may be localized to a specific area of your body or be distributed evenly across the entire surface area. The severity of your muscle weakness can also increase as the schwannoma progresses. You could notice the weakness manifesting in your legs, arms, torso, and\/or face depending on the specific details of your schwannoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the part of your body that experiences the weakness will be the area that\u2019s directly around your schwannoma. You\u2019ll notice the muscle weakness in the area once the schwannoma there reaches a large enough size for it to exert force on the surrounding nerves. Once pressure is put on the surrounding nerves, the muscle weakness will manifest. Treating your schwannoma is the quickest way to resolve the muscle weakness and other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Numbness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might notice that the area around the schwannoma is numb. In fact, numbness <\/a>is one of the first things that patients with schwannomas notice. When the schwannoma gets to sizes great enough to press the nerves around it, they start to go numb. This isn\u2019t a good sign as there are some cases where numbness leads to nerve damage eventually due to the constant pressure placed on them by the schwannoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid the nerve damage then you should seek treatment as soon as you notice the numbness surrounding the schwannoma. Think of this symptom as an early warning sign that the sign of your schwannoma is increasing to a point where it could pose a serious threat to the health of surrounding nerves. Be sure to inform your doctor of when the numbness started and where it\u2019s originating from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Nocturnal back pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few things that could cause back pain, but back pain <\/a>that only occurs during the night is generally caused by schwannoma. You might be wondering how a tumor on your nerves could cause pain in your back. Well, schwannomas that are present in your back area tend to put pressure on the surrounding nerves during the entire day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, when you lie down on your bed, the pressure is increased and thus what might have started as numbness during the day turns into pain at night. You shouldn\u2019t attribute this nocturnal back pain to a bad mattress as it may actually be a symptom of schwannoma and be a sign that you should receive treatment immediately. If the pain becomes too unbearable then you could admit yourself to the ER even if it\u2019s night. Don\u2019t try to self-medicate with pain killers as this won\u2019t be viable as a long-term solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Burning pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you feel burning pain anywhere on your body then it may be a symptom of schwannoma<\/a>. As we mentioned above, the nerves are under constant pressure from your schwannoma once it reaches a certain size. This pressure gradually damages and wears away at the surrounding nerves. As this damage occurs, you\u2019ll likely experience a burning sensation that\u2019s consistent with neuropathy \u2014 nerve damage. This is usually a symptom in later-stage schwannomas due to the fact that it\u2019s caused by actual nerve damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice this symptom then that means you\u2019re way overdue for treatment and should admit yourself to the ER immediately before further nerve damage occurs. If you have a metabolic condition like diabetes then the nerve damage could happen at an accelerated pace. In such a scenario, getting prompt treatment by a medical professional is the best way to slow the damage and even prevent it eventually. You shouldn\u2019t postpone treatment, especially if you feel burning pains, as this symptom is a big red flag that your condition is worsening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Hearing problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are some cases in which the schwannoma might develop on the nerve that connects your eye to your brain. In such an instance, you\u2019ll often develop hearing <\/a>problems. The severity of these hearing problems generally start out small but become more severe as your schwannoma grows in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some people who are able to halt the progression of their hearing problems at the early stage and eventually recover from them, but these are mostly patients who get an early diagnosis for their schwannoma and treat it promptly. If you want to protect your ears and prevent long-term hearing loss then treating the schwannoma as soon as you notice such symptoms is imperative. Furthermore, if you notice this symptom, it means that the schwannoma is dangerously close to your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Loss of coordination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The same nerve that connects your ears to your brain is also responsible for regulating your coordination. If the schwannoma develops on this nerve <\/a>then you might notice a loss of coordination. This loss of coordination will likely start out rather slight and may even be imperceivable to some patients initially. That being said, as the schwannoma grows larger over time, you\u2019ll notice that the loss of coordination becomes more severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice this symptom developing then you should seek treatment from doctors before it worsens. Whenever a nerve condition is affected your mobility, it\u2019s imperative that you get early treatment before the problem becomes untreatable. After all, mobility is such an essential part of experiencing life in a positive light, so you should do everything you can to retain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Balance problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You could also develop problems regarding your balance <\/a>is a schwannoma develops on the nerve connecting your ear and brain. This is due to the fact that the very nerve we describe is also responsible for regulating your balance in addition to your coordination. If you generally have a good balance but suddenly notice balance problems then it might be a symptom of the development of a schwannoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t shrug this off as potential vertigo because it could be a far more serious problem. If you notice a sudden shift in your capacity to balance then you should see a doctor immediately so that they can pinpoint the issue and treat it before the problem becomes more severe. Balance problems also pose a serious threat as you could injure yourself when falling over as a result. The threat is more severe for those who are elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Ringing in ears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might notice a ringing in your ears if a schwannoma develops on the nerve between your ear and brain<\/a>. This ringing could be isolated to one ear or even occur in both depending on the specifics of your case. The ringing that you\u2019ll experience is akin to what you might hear when encountering a flashback in a video game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any ringing in your ears is usually a clear indicator that a problem is present \u2014 unless it was caused by an external factor like a loud sound and dissipates relatively quickly. If you notice this ringing in your ears then you should get yourself checked to see if it\u2019s a symptom of a schwannoma. Catching the schwannoma early is the best way to get effective treatment and prevent further damage to your nerves as well as to your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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