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An acoustic neuroma is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that grows from certain nerves of the inner ear. This eMedTV article discusses acoustic neuroma in detail, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Making an accurate acoustic neuroma diagnosis requires a medical history, physical exam, and neurological exam. Each step is presented in this eMedTV article, as well as additional information on making an acoustic neuroma diagnosis.
It's believed that problems in a specific gene on chromosome 22 can lead to acoustic neuroma. Malfunctions in this "acoustic neuroma gene" can lead to a tumor. This eMedTV article discusses the acoustic neuroma gene in detail.
Acoustic neuroma research studies aim to answer important questions and find out whether new approaches are safe and effective. The eMedTV library contains in-depth information on the progress acoustic neuroma research scientists are making.
The goal of acoustic neuroma surgery is to maintain hearing while removing the entire tumor. A person's hearing may be affected when large tumors are removed. This eMedTV article discusses acoustic neuroma surgery, including possible alternatives.
Acoustic Neuroma Surgery Recovery
The length of a person's acoustic neuroma surgery recovery depends on a few factors, but generally requires 4 to 6 days in the hospital. The information in this eMedTV article covers the process of acoustic neuroma surgery recovery in detail.
Early acoustic neuroma symptoms can include ringing in the ear, high-tone hearing loss, dizziness, loss of balance, and others. This eMedTV article explores the different acoustic neuroma symptoms and provides links to related articles.
Acoustic neuroma treatment options can include surgical removal of the tumor, radiation, or watchful waiting. The various acoustic neuroma treatment options are described in this eMedTV article and links to additional information are provided.
This eMedTV page explains how acoustic neuromas (tumors that develop from nerves in the inner ear) can lead to hearing loss, dizziness, and headaches. Acoustic neuromas are usually treated with surgery or radiation.
An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that comes from an overproduction of cells that support certain nerves of the inner ear. This eMedTV page describes the 2 types of acoustic neuroma. Acustic neurinoma is a common misspelling of acoustic neuroma.
Acustic neuroma is a common misspelling of acoustic neuroma. An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that develops from certain nerves of the inner ear. The eMedTV library contains in-depth information about acoustic neuroma and related topics.
Bell's palsy is a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of the condition along with a link to additional information. Bell palsy is a common misspelling of Bell's palsy.
A temporary form of facial paralysis, Bell's palsy results from damage or trauma to a facial nerve. As this eMedTV resource explains, Bell's palsy usually affects only one of the two facial nerves and one side of the face.
While there is no specific test to confirm a Bell's palsy diagnosis, imaging tests may be used to rule out other causes of paralysis. This eMedTV Web page discusses the process a doctor uses when diagnosing Bell's palsy.
Women may develop the facial paralysis known as Bell's palsy during pregnancy more frequently than the general population. As this eMedTV page explains, the risk of Bell's palsy during pregnancy is thought to be greatest during the third trimester.
In most cases, complete Bell's palsy recovery time ranges from three to six months. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the factors affecting the time it takes to experience a full Bell's palsy recovery.
Current Bell's palsy research includes attempts to learn more about the circumstances and conditions that cause nerve damage. This eMedTV segment also discusses Bell's palsy research aimed at developing methods to repair damaged nerves.
Bell's Palsy Symptoms and Treatment
Bell's palsy symptoms and treatments may vary, based on the extent of nerve damage associated with this form of facial paralysis. This eMedTV article outlines Bell's palsy symptoms and treatment options and offers links to additional information.
Bell's palsy treatment may include medications such as steroids, antiviral drugs, and anti-inflammatory medicines. As this eMedTV article explains, surgery is seldom recommended as a Bell's palsy treatment option.
Benztropine is a prescription drug licensed to treat Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders. This eMedTV page covers how benztropine works, dosing tips, and possible side effects. Benzotropine is a common misspelling of benztropine.
Benztropine is a prescription drug that can treat Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders. This eMedTV article describes benztropine in more detail, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
It is recommended to start benztropine at a low dose and slowly increase it. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of benztropine dosing guidelines for treating Parkinson's disease and similar disorders.
Benztropine Mesylate Information
This eMedTV Web page discusses the prescription medication benztropine mesylate. Information includes its possible side effects, dosing, warnings, and drug interactions.
Carbidopa-levodopa is a medicine licensed to treat Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. This eMedTV segment explains carbidopa-levodopa uses in more detail, including possible side effects of the drug and helpful tips on taking the medicine.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site provides general carbidopa-levodopa dosing guidelines. Typically, the recommended starting carbidopa-levodopa dosage is 25-100 mg three times daily. This page also provides tips on how to take the medication.
Carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone is a medication often prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource explains how carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone works, describes its effects, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone Dosage
Your carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone dosage will be determined by your current carbidopa-levodopa dose. This eMedTV page lists other factors that may help determine your carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone dose and offers tips for taking the medication.
Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone Info
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the drug carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone. Information includes its side effects, dosing, warnings, drug interactions, and uses.
The causes of encephalitis can include enteroviruses, arboviruses, and bites from rabid animals. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at the cause of encephalitis, including information on Lyme disease as a possible cause.
The cause of Huntington's disease is a defect in a gene that results in the creation of an abnormal protein. This eMedTV article explains how this abnormal protein affects certain nerve cells, which causes the symptoms of Huntington's disease.