Neuroma: symptoms and methods of treatment of a nervous system tumor. How to treat acoustic neuroma using folk remedies

Neuroma - benign tumor from nerve tissue. More often than others you can observe neuroma auditory nerve, which comes from its vestibular portion. The reasons remain unknown. Only cases with such hereditary disease, like neurofibromatosis, when multiple tumor-like formations of a benign nature—neurofibromas—appear on the patient’s body, as well as on the auditory nerves. In this case, the acoustic neuroma is always bilateral.

The incidence rate is 1-2 cases per 100 thousand population per year. Persons aged 30 to 40-45 years are affected, regardless of their type of activity, but women are 2-3 times more likely to get sick. It is reliably known that acoustic neuroma never occurs in children before puberty.

Symptoms of acoustic neuroma

Even though the tumor is benign in nature, which means it does not metastasize or spread to other organs and tissues, it is a rather formidable formation that can significantly reduce the patient’s quality of life due to painful clinical manifestations. IN in some cases it is possible to become disabled or even fatal outcome. This is explained by the fact that the cranial cavity is closed, and a neuroma that increases in size can compress and push away the surrounding brain tissue, in which vital centers are located.

Symptoms of the disease can be divided into groups:

1. Damage to the cochlear portion(the one that approaches the inner ear and is responsible for hearing), then on the sore side the following is observed:

decrease in sound perception (usually gradual, less often instantaneous, sudden);
noise, ringing in one ear.

2. Damage to the vestibular portion or cerebellar coordination disorders:

nystagmus (spasmodic twitching of the eyeballs) directed towards the location of the tumor;
feeling of insecurity sudden movements head, which is sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting;
coordination disorders, especially on the affected side;
a change in gait when, due to instability, the patient is forced to walk with his legs wide apart.

3. Signs of the tumor affecting the brain stem. Hydrocephalus develops and increases (accumulation of fluid in the cranium) due to impaired outflow of cerebrospinal fluid, which further aggravates the compression. In this case, there arises headache, changes in vision, swelling of the optic discs, nausea, vomiting. IN severe cases breathing and heartbeat disturbances are possible.

4. Defeat nearby cranial nerves:

facial nerve: numbness of half the face, slight paresis of the facial muscles on the affected side;
trigeminal nerve: disorder taste sensations on the tongue, pain at the exit points of the nerve fiber;
abducens nerve: double vision, strabismus.

Manifestations are directly dependent on the size of the tumor, so there are three stages of acoustic neuroma:

1. Tumor up to 2.5 cm:

hearing loss or deafness in one ear;
dizziness;
paresis possible facial nerve.

2. The size of the neuroma is about 5 cm in diameter:

nystagmus;
lack of coordination;
change in gait.

3. Tumor with egg and more:

hydrocephalus with signs of intracranial hypertension;
agitation, aggression;
visual impairment;
headache;
nausea;
vomiting that does not bring relief;
instability heart rate, breathing, blood pressure.

Typically, symptoms increase gradually as the tumor grows. Patients with grade 3 have a poor prognosis and a high probability of death.

Treatment of neuroma

Patient management tactics are determined strictly individually for each specific case. Sometimes it comes to surgery. It all depends on the size of the tumor, the presence of symptoms, their severity and impact on the patient’s quality of life. The options may be the following:

1. Observation is carried out in the absence of clinical manifestations or when they are minimal. In this case, 1-2 times a year it is necessary to do an MRI of the brain and an audiogram. In some cases, the tumor does not grow at all throughout a person's life.

From medications possible purpose:

means to improve cerebral circulation(cavinton, sermion);
diuretics (mannitol, Lasix), hormones (hydrocotisone, prednisolone) for intracranial hypertension.

Traditional treatment of auditory neuroma

You should not self-medicate; traditional methods can only be used with the permission of a doctor and under his supervision. However, it is herbal treatment that sometimes helps get rid of the disease. Applicable:

Horse chestnut. Place 50 g of raw materials in a light-proof glass container and pour in 500 ml of vodka. Leave for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally. Dose 10 drops three times a day, diluting 1-2 tbsp. spoons of water. Drink in a two-week course, then take a week off. There should be 5-6 such courses.
Mistletoe. 2 tbsp. Brew spoons of shoots with 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave in the thermos overnight. Strain and drink three times a day before meals. In the evening, prepare the infusion again the next day. Use for 3 weeks, take a week break. So drink 4 courses in a row.
Common mordovnik. Pour 1 teaspoon of seeds into a saucepan with a glass of water and boil for 10 minutes, cover with a towel and let stand until cool. Strain and use 2 tbsp. spoons three times a day after meals. Take 1 month.

Nervous system structures control the functioning of all organic systems and are divided into two parts: peripheral and central. The central part consists of the brain and spinal structures, the peripheral part consists of nerves.

Nerve tissues can be affected by tumor diseases, among which neuroma is quite common.

Concept of illness

Neuroma is a benign tumor formation that forms in the Schwann cell structures of peripheral, cranial and spinal nerves.

Essentially, a neuroma is a new growth in the cellular structures that cover the nerve canals. These are capsule-like lobular or round tumors that most often arise in the radicular part of the auditory nerve and progress to the auditory and facial nerves.

Much less often, such formations affect the optic or jaw nerves.

Code according to the international classification of diseases ICD-10: D36.1

Neuroma is often called schwannoma or neurilemmoma.

The incidence of neuromas is approximately 9-14% of the total number of intracranial formations. As for spinal schwannoma, it occupies a fifth of total number vertebral tumors.

The most common location of neuroma is the auditory or vestibulocochlear nerve, followed by the trigeminal nerve. In fact, neuroma can form on the membranes of any nerves.

Varieties

Schwannomas belong to the category of benign and slow-growing formations, however, in exceptional cases they can become malignant. Such formations are diverse.

– benign schwannoma, localized in the area of the nerve on the sole of the foot. Occurs mainly between the third and fourth toes, less often between the third and second. It is usually unilateral, although there have been cases when the tumor affected both feet simultaneously.
Spinal schwannoma - usually located in the thoracic spinal region or in the neck and is a tumor formation on the spinal cord nerve roots. Among all primary spinal tumors, such a tumor is considered the most common. Such formations can grow through intervertebral foramina, which is typical for cervical neuromas. Against the background of vertebral schwannomas, bone deformations develop, which are detected through spondylographic diagnostics.
Brain neuroma is a tumor characterized by slow growth, delimited from surrounding structures by a capsule-like membrane.
(or acoustic neuroma) - can be found in patients of any age and gender, is predominantly unilateral in nature and has a slow growth rate.

In addition, patients often have tumors of the trigeminal, vestibular-cochlear nerve, mediastinum or lower leg, optic, peripheral nerve, etc.

Causes of pathology

The reasons contributing to the development of neuromas have not been definitively determined, as is the case with most nervous system formations.

Experts unequivocally state that the formation of schwannomas begins as a result of the proliferation of Schwann cells under the influence of gene mutations in chromosomes, and more precisely, in chromosome 22.

The causes of these mutations are also unknown, but we can say for sure what factors can provoke them:

Hereditary predisposition to pathology;
Long-term exposure to chemicals and reagents;
Intense radiation exposure in early childhood;
The presence of benign tumors of a different location and nature;
The presence of neurofibromatosis in the patient or one of his parents.

Heredity is considered the most important provoking factor for schwannoma, which confirms the connection of the tumor with, which is a hereditary pathology and develops as a result of gene mutations of chromosome 22.

Symptoms of neuroma

There are no specific signs that distinguish neuroma from other tumors.

If the tumor differs in intracranial localization, then cranial brain syndrome occurs, with peripheral lesions problems with sensitivity of the limbs appear, and spinal schwannomas are distinguished by the presence of symptoms of spinal damage.

The size of tumors does not always affect the severity of manifestations, because even small neuromas can provoke noticeable functional disorders, especially with intracranial localization. Clinical manifestations Schwannomas differ slightly in location, so it is worth considering them separately.

Spinal neuroma

The symptoms of such formations boil down mainly to pain, transverse spinal lesions and autonomic disorders.

When the anterior nerves are damaged, paralysis and paresis of muscle tissue in the area of innervation occur, and with schwannoma of the posterior nerve roots, sensitivity is impaired, a sensation of pins and needles and numbness occurs.

At first, the symptoms are transient, however, as the neuroma grows, the severity of the clinical manifestations becomes more pronounced and permanent. The pain is usually intense and tends to worsen when lying down.

When the thoracic or cervical nerve roots are affected, the pain is localized between the shoulder blades and in the chest or neck. With lumbar schwannoma, pain will be concentrated in the area lumbar region and in the limbs.

Morton's neuroma

A similar tumor is localized between the toes. Initially, the patient experiences a feeling of numbness, discomfort and pain after wearing shoes with high heels or narrow shape, after long walks or jogging.

With such a neuroma, it is typical to increase the pain in the foot if you squeeze it with your hands. Some patients experienced a sensation of a foreign object in the foot.

The pain intensifies in waves and also subsides. But further development leads to constant throbbing pain that occurs regardless of loads or shoes.

Schwannoma of the brain

Cerebral neuromas include lesions of the abducens, trigeminal, and facial nerves. Such tumors manifest themselves as pain in the face, sensory disturbances, goosebumps and numbness.

When the facial nerve is involved in the tumor process, taste disturbances, problems with salivation, etc. appear. Similar symptoms occur when other facial nerves are affected.

Tumor trigeminal nerve

Trigeminal (V) nerve neuroma is classified into tumors of the 1st branch, root, or gasserian ganglion. The symptoms of such formations differ depending on the location.

Thus, tumors of the Gasserian node are accompanied by weakness of the masticatory muscles, paresthesia, and pain. A tumor in the first branch of the nerve causes double vision and exophthalmos.

Radicular schwannomas can cause ataxia and affect the auditory or facial nerve, causing taste disturbances, facial pain, and sensations of numbness, pins and needles, or coldness. There may be smells that are not there, and the taste of some food may also appear, although the patient has not eaten anything.

Neuroma of the auditory or vestibular-cochlear nerve - vestibular schwannoma

Such formations grow very slowly, so the beginning of their development occurs latently. It occurs mainly in elderly and middle-aged patients. Usually located on one side, although cases of bilateral involvement are known.

Typically, vestibular schwannoma is characterized by extraneous noise in the ears (from the tumor), the patient’s auditory functions are intensely reduced, up to their complete loss. Dizziness and impaired balance and motor coordination are a concern.

A large or giant neuroma of the vestibulocochlear nerve is considered especially dangerous, because it compresses the brain stem at the location of vital centers such as the respiratory or vasomotor, etc.

Such compression is fraught with respiratory and cardiovascular activity, which can cause death.

Cauda equina neuroma

This type of schwannoma affects the nerve ganglion located in the area of the sacrum and coccyx, which is called the cauda equina.

Neuromas of such localization are characterized by the presence of characteristic pain in the lumbosacral region, therefore such a formation is often confused with radiculitis.

Painful symptoms may be different character– encircling, shooting, etc.

Symptomatically, schwannoma of the cauda equina manifests itself as acute pain syndrome in the affected area, extending to lower limbs and buttocks. If the patient lies down, the pain becomes more pronounced.

At first, the pain appears on one side of the body, but then it gradually spreads to the other.

Schwannoma of the mediastinum

Neurogenic tumors of the mediastinum are considered the most common among all formations of the posterior mediastinum. Of all formations of this origin, approximately 70% are benign.

They appear chest pain, breathing disorders, night hyperhidrosis and apnea. Detected by classical radiography.

Peripheral nerves

Peripheral schwannomas grow rather slowly and are predominantly superficial. Externally, such a formation looks like a single tumor of small size and round shape, which grows along the spine of the nerve fiber.

Such formations are characterized by pain and sensory disturbances, but if the disease continues to progress, muscle paresis is observed.

Pulmonary neuroma

Pulmonary neuromas account for about 2% of cases of the total number of benign tumors of this organ. Typically, such neuromas are solitary, although in isolated cases they may be accompanied by a systemic pathology such as Recklinghausen syndrome.

Typically, pulmonary schwannomas have an extrabronchial localization, but they can also be located endobronchially. Extrabronchial tumors often grow hidden, causing rare symptoms such as shortness of breath and cough, slight hyperthermia, and mild pain in the affected area.

If schwannoma develops intrabronchially, then the tumor process is accompanied by signs of a secondary inflammatory process, bronchial obstruction, etc.

Cervical neuroma

Such formations make up about 60% of tumors peripheral nerves. Such formations are most typical for mature patients and are manifested by symptoms such as hypersensitivity and slow growth rate, oval shape, throbbing and soreness.

If such a neuroma penetrates the plexus of the shoulder, then shooting pain occurs. Paralysis of the muscle tissues of the tongue, larynx, etc. may occur.

Neuroma and pregnancy

Neuroma is not considered a categorical contraindication to pregnancy, however, sometimes the tumor begins to grow rapidly while carrying a child.

Diagnosis of the disease

Diagnosis of neuromas is usually based on results obtained from procedures such as:

Integrated neurological examination, revealing diplopia, paresis, impairment swallowing reflex, sensory disorders, gait or balance disorders;
Magnetic resonance imaging - such a study can visualize schwannomas at the most initial stages their formation;
carried out using contrast agent, which makes it possible to detect very small tumors, starting from 1.5 cm;
Ultrasound diagnostics, which is safe and sufficient informative methods, visualizing soft tissue changes in the area of education;
X-ray diagnostics, which reveals bone changes that occur against the background of tumor growth;
Audiometry, which determines the presence hearing impairment with schwannoma of the auditory nerve;
A biopsy examination, which refers to invasive diagnostics and involves obtaining a piece of the tumor for the purpose of its further histological study.

Treatment of schwannoma

Choice therapeutic technique carried out individually in accordance with the type and location of the tumor.

Typically, the basis of treatment for neuroma is surgery, which is shown when:

Rapid growth of the tumor;
Progression of education after radiotherapy surgery;
An increase in symptoms or the emergence of new manifestations.

But operations also have their own specific contraindications, such as serious condition patient, availability cardiovascular pathologies or elderly patient (after 65).

Surgical removal involves removing the schwannoma by excising it. For vestibular schwannoma, if it is detected at the initial stage, it is possible to perform a microsurgical operation with subsequent preservation of the functionality of the auditory and facial nerves. For head surgeries, a translabyrinthine, suboccipital or transverse-temporal approach is used.

If the tumor is localized on the spine, then operations, as a rule, take place without any difficulties, because such formations usually have a dense capsule and do not grow through the membrane of the brain.

If the formation is tightly fused with the nerve fibers, then the tumor is removed with partial preservation. Of course, such an approach is dangerous for relapse, however, it prevents neurological complications associated with radical surgery.

Sometimes treatment is carried out using stereotactic surgery. This type of therapy involves irradiating the tumor without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. It has minimal side effects, but in the future it often results in tumor recurrence.

Consequences after surgery

Since with any tumor location there is always a danger of nerve damage, the most common consequence surgical intervention is a violation motor functions and sensitivity.

If a schwannoma has affected the auditory nerve, then the possibility of hearing loss cannot be excluded, which occurs not so much due to surgical intervention, but due to tumor pressure on surrounding structures.

Also a common consequence There is a violation of the muscles responsible for facial movements, and paresis of the nerve in the face.

Treatment with folk remedies

Application traditional methods Treatment for neuroma helps relieve some symptoms, however, it is impossible to cure the formation in this way.

Schwannoma cannot resolve on its own only under the influence of traditional methods. And by delaying a visit to a specialist, you can aggravate the situation and bring the pathology to a more serious condition.

Forecast

In general, the prognosis for neuromas is favorable. Since the tumor grows slowly, it for a long time can be treated with conservative methods.

If the patient undergoes a successful operation, this guarantees it complete cure without complications or negative consequences.

This video shows the removal of a trigeminal neuroma:

Acoustic neuroma is a benign neoplasm. Its symptoms do not appear immediately, but treatment should begin as soon as possible to avoid radical measures. Most often, one-sided pathology is diagnosed, and a tendency to the appearance of neuroma is observed in men over 50 years of age. What consequences such a tumor has and how to deal with it should be considered in more detail.

Location of the auditory nerve and its features

First, let's look at the features of the location of the problem area. Acoustic neuroma is a benign neoplasm that affects the eighth pair of cranial nerves. This is which is responsible for auditory and vestibular function. Since it is paired, the tumor can also be symmetrical and occur on both sides, but this is extremely rare.

Acoustic neuroma of the vestibulocochlear nerve develops in the inner ear. In this regard, its symptoms often resemble sensorineural hearing loss. If the size is significant, the vestibular process may also suffer, which is reflected in the deterioration of a person’s positional orientation.

A neoplasm of this type is a primary glial neoplasm. also in medical practice An alternative name used is schwannoma. It develops in the myelin sheath of the nerve from Schwann cells. The consequences of this process are expressed in compression of important centers of the brain and destruction of the auditory nerve itself.

Approximately every tenth diagnosis associated with the appearance of benign neoplasms in the cranial part of the body is a neuroma. At the same time, the proportion of bilateral pathologies does not exceed 5%. If an underdeveloped schwannoma up to 1.5-2 cm in size is detected, it is possible to operate without direct surgical intervention, that is, using a directed beam. With this approach, the chances of preserving hearing in the affected ear are 1:1. Almost half of patients with this problem leave the hospital completely healthy. As the disease progresses and everything is taken over larger area percent positive result in terms of restoration of the ability to hear rapidly decreases and in some cases reaches zero.

Symptoms of neuroma

Symptoms indicating a tumor in the auditory nerve area may not appear for a long time. This complicates the diagnosis, thereby slowing down the treatment of the problem. Most often, the symptoms are similar to ordinary hearing loss. Some people begin treatment for hearing loss without realizing that the problem lies elsewhere. As the pathology progresses, symptoms worsen and appear specific signs, thanks to which the suspicion of the presence of a pathological neoplasm is established.

Characteristic symptoms of neuroma:

Tinnitus. Tinnitus occurs when the transmission of sound impulses is disrupted due to damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve.
Dysfunction vestibular apparatus. Nausea, dizziness, uncertainty when moving, swaying gait, loss of orientation in space.
Painful manifestations. They affect the area of the face, ear, and head from the side of neuroma formation.
Nystagmus and decreased corneal reflex, double vision. Occurs when there is pressure on the brain and irritation individual areas his trunk.
Taste disturbance. Associated with pressure on the 12th pair of nerves, accompanied by dysfunction of the salivary glands.
Speech, articulation, and swallowing disorders. Neuroma affects the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves.

Rising intracranial pressure. Due to the impact on the trigeminal nerve, facial muscle spasms or numbness may occur.

Causes and consequences

Acoustic neuroma is idiopathic in most cases. This complicates its treatment, since without a clearly established cause it is much more difficult to influence the problem and its consequences.

However, there are several factors that can increase the risk of developing a tumor. First of all, like almost any other tumor, neuroma can appear under the influence of radiation. Radiation has a general negative effect on the body and provokes the degeneration of cells, their pathological reproduction and other similar processes. Irradiation can be received due to the characteristics professional activity, man-made disaster, in contact with radioactive substances. Minor doses during passage medical examination negative influence do not carry, but tend to accumulate in the body. Some treatments also pose radiological hazards but have no alternative.

The second factor is heredity. A disease such as neurofibromatosis type 2 causes genetic mutations and provokes the growth of schwannomas and other benign formations. Patients with this diagnosis lose their hearing by the age of 30-40, and most often the tumor develops on both sides.

In addition to hearing loss, complete or partial, acoustic neuroma has other consequences:

hydrocephalus;
degeneration into oncology is rare;
disability due to effects on certain areas of the brain and the development of hearing loss;
death due to brain damage.

The main complication in the development of a neoplasm, despite its benign nature, is that it affects soft fabrics inner ear and brain. When a schwannoma spreads beyond its boundaries, it affects nearby neurovascular structures. This causes a person to lose some sensations and functions. The main difficulty is that even after eliminating the problem, not all areas can be full restoration. In addition, the shoots can be damaged neighboring nerves during the operation.

Diagnosis and treatment

Difficult-to-diagnose symptoms of neuroma often lead to incorrect treatment in the initial stages. She does not show clear signs of her presence, so when small sizes neoplasms may be mistakenly diagnosed as hearing loss. Exposure to drugs can weaken the body and accelerate the growth of tumors.

To prevent acoustic neuroma from progressing so rapidly, there is no need to carry out dubious treatment with folk remedies for unconfirmed symptoms or postpone a visit to the doctor until the last minute. Only a thorough diagnosis can identify the problem and help you say goodbye to it without causing much harm to your health.

The following methods are used to make a diagnosis:

Computed tomography (CT). Finds a tumor and shows its size. Diagnosis can be difficult due to the position of the neuroma. However, in most cases, it is in the zone cerebellopontine angle or exits into the internal auditory canal.
MRI. The size of neoplasia and tumor matrix are determined. This method is considered the most informative, therefore it is used as an alternative to CT. The problem area is visible in several projections, which allows you to notice even hidden formations with a diameter of up to 15 mm.
Electronystagmography. Fixes nystagmus by recording biopotentials eyeball.
Radiography. The temporal bone is viewed in a section according to the Stenvers projection.
Audiography. Determines the symptoms of hearing loss and the degree of deviation.

Since the tumor usually develops slowly and can stop growing on its own, and in in rare cases even decrease by initial stages treatment consists of dynamic observation. If symptoms begin to worsen, then more radical intervention may be needed.

For small neuromas it is used radiation therapy. Through fractionated irradiation, the tumor stops growing. The disadvantage of the procedure is that the body receives a portion of radiation, which increases the risk of developing brain tumors.

For surgical removal For neuromas, most specialists prefer radiosurgery, that is, gamma knife. In this case, excision of the formation is performed painlessly and with little ionizing radiation, and trauma to the patient is minimized.

Traditional scalpel surgery can remove tumors of any size, but is associated with risks of recurrence and hearing loss.

In practice, access to a neuroma is carried out in three ways:

Translabyrinthine. A postauricular craniotomy is performed, which opens access to the middle ear and labyrinth. A segment of the middle ear and the tumor are removed along with part of the auditory nerve. In this case, the patient becomes deaf in the operated ear without the possibility of hearing restoration. Due to unprofessional actions, it can occur due to injury to the corresponding nerve process.
Suboccipital (suboccipital). Treatment with this method allows you to remove a large tumor and leaves a chance to preserve your hearing after surgery.
Through the middle cranial fossa. Suitable only for operating on small-sized formations. The percentage of hearing ability retention reaches almost 50%.

Rehabilitation, prevention methods and prognosis

The postoperative period is associated with the restoration of the body and, if possible, hearing. Due to the nature of access to the problem area associated with opening the skull, rehabilitation takes quite a lot of time.

If a neuroma is successfully removed using concentrated radiotherapy, its re-formation is extremely rare. At the same time, with traditional excision with a scalpel, the risks of relapse increase significantly.

After surgery, there are risks of developing facial paralysis, contralateral paresthesia, problems with swallowing, etc. This is associated with the risk of damage to nearby nerve endings. When the structures of the stem and brain are affected, important centers may be affected.

It is impossible to take specific measures to prevent neuroma, which is associated with its predominantly random development. However, to prevent its consequences, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible, so if you notice any suspicious symptoms that may indicate a tumor, consult a doctor immediately.

If treatment is carried out in due date, and the rehabilitation conditions are met, the person will get rid of the negative impact of the tumor and, perhaps, even completely restore his hearing.

Proper nutrition for neuroma will promote regeneration healthy cells and body tissues, improving well-being, maintaining constant body weight, protecting against inflammatory processes, maintaining a stable metabolic rate.

The most useful products

Plants containing chlorophyll, increasing the body's overall resistance and stimulating phagocytosis: chlorella, blue algae, dandelion leaves, green pea, cabbage, nettle, mustard greens.
Vegetables and fruits are red-orange in color. They are rich in carotenoids and have antitumor properties. These are carrots, zucchini, apricots, tomatoes, citrus fruits.
Blue or red vegetables and fruits contain anthocyanidins, which are antioxidants and neutralize free radicals. They also film inflammatory processes and stimulate the body to resist viruses and carcinogens. These include: blackberries, beets, cherries, blueberries, blue cabbage, red grapes
Garlic, broccoli, and pineapple contain gray spicy components that have detoxifying and antitumor properties.
Green tea has antioxidant properties.

Traditional methods of treating neuroma

Recipe No. 1

Helps effectively against tumors sophora japonica: you need to pour 50 grams of ground sophora with 500 milliliters of ethyl alcohol. Leave in the dark for 40 days, shaking occasionally. Strain the resulting infusion and squeeze out the remainder. Take 10 grams of tincture three times a day, half an hour before meals. Duration of treatment is 35-40 days. If necessary, then new course repeat after 15 days.

Recipe No. 2

Effective for neuromas in the brain horse chestnut. You need to pour 50 grams of chestnut flowers with 0.5 liters of vodka and leave for 10 days in the dark, shaking daily. After 10 days, strain the tincture and squeeze through cheesecloth. Take 10 drops, with a frequency of administration - three times a day, diluting with water. The duration of treatment is 14 days, after which a break is required (for a week) and the procedure is repeated again. In this way, you need to take the tincture for a quarter.

Recipe No. 3

An effective treatment tumor diseases is prince of Siberia. Pour 15 grams of the mixture into a glass of boiling water and leave for about an hour. After straining, take 40 milliliters three times a day after eating. The duration of treatment should be at least one and a half to two months.

You can also take tincture: fill 1/3 of the bottle dry grass, and fill the remaining space with vodka. Infuse the herbalist in the dark for 15 days. After filtering, take 35 drops 3 times a day before meals for 1 month.

Recipe No. 4

Very effective remedy for tumors, stone oil. 3 grams of oil must be dissolved in three liters of boiled water.

You should start taking it 3 times after meals, taking 45-50 milliliters per day. If the body tolerates the tincture well, then drink it half an hour before meals. Over time, the dose can be increased to one glass three times a day. Then gradually increase the concentration and bring it to 3 grams rock oil for half a liter of water. You must drink through a straw, otherwise your teeth enamel will be damaged.

Acoustic neuroma is a neoplasm, most of which is benign, but one should not underestimate the danger that this tumor can pose to the health of the body: as it increases in size, it suppresses the surrounding brain tissue, disrupting their vital functions.

More about neuroma

Neuroma is a tumor of the auditory nerve that develops from the so-called Schwann cells, which form the supporting tissues of the cranial and auditory nerve pathways. These cells got their name from the German physiologist Theodor Schwann, who discovered them. Acoustic neuromas also have other names: acoustic neuromas or vestibular schwannomas.

The tumor process of the auditory nerves primarily disrupts the basic essential functions of these nerve trunks, which consist of transmitting sound impulses to certain brain centers for subsequent processing, which provides us with the ability to hear. In addition, these nerve trunks are also responsible for the functioning of the vestibular apparatus - a special device that allows us to control the position of the body in space, for example, to stand confidently on our feet. By the way, neuroma often forms precisely on the vestibular segment of the auditory nerve.

Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor, also called acoustic neuroma.

Neuromas are not very common - for 10 tumors of the central nervous system There is one acoustic neuroma, and in women these tumors are registered more often than in male patients. Most often, this pathology affects people at the most active age - from 30 to 40 years old, but it practically does not occur in children.

Acoustic neuroma - serious illness, requiring timely diagnosis and treatment

A few words about the causes of neuroma development

Concerning possible reasons development of this pathology, then, unfortunately, today medicine cannot answer this question. Moreover, experts find it difficult to identify probable risk factors leading to the formation of neuroma. In some cases, the development of acoustic neuroma occurs against the background of neurofibromatosis, a disease of a genetic nature.

Neurofibromatosis is characterized by the formation of neurofibromas - benign neoplasms in various segments of the central nervous system (CNS), including the auditory nerve. So, if you have a family history of neurofibromatosis, you are likely to be at increased risk.

Neuroma that occurs against the background of neurofibromatosis usually develops on both sides.

Symptoms of the disease

As already mentioned, a tumor that has arisen on the auditory nerve, as it develops, increasingly inhibits its most important functions. It should be noted that this neoplasm grows slowly and over a period of long period– up to several years. All this time it may not reveal itself in any way. Then, as compression of the nerve trunk increases, a characteristic symptomatic picture begins to develop:

a decrease in hearing level on the side where the tumor has formed, which can either increase gradually or occur quite abruptly;
ringing and extraneous noise in the affected ear;
loss of coordination, uncertainty in movements, dizziness;
involuntary eye movements (nystagmus);
pain or even paralysis (paresis) of the facial (trigeminal) nerve, starting with numbness and tingling on one side of the face.

Depending on the size of the tumor, doctors distinguish three stages of the disease:

The tumor does not exceed 2-2.5 centimeters in diameter;
Reaches the size of a walnut;
It is the size of a chicken egg.

As a rule, symptoms increase in direct proportion to the increase in size (stage) of the tumor, however, in some cases, a small neuroma can be located in such a way that it will put pressure on the surrounding tissues, forming a characteristic symptomatic picture.

It should be remembered that a neuroma may not reveal itself for a long time.

Diagnostics

For the most accurate diagnosis diseases today, specialists have the opportunity to use a whole arsenal of tools that allow them to choose the best way treatment. The following methods are used to diagnose neuroma:

computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
X-ray examination;
electronystagmography (recording of involuntary movements of the eyeballs);
drawing up an audiogram measuring hearing level, conducting hearing tests;
biopsy of tumor tissue.

MRI is one of the ways to diagnose neuroma

Is it possible to cure neuroma without surgery?

It should be noted that doctors are in no hurry to resort to surgical methods treatment of acoustic neuroma, unless there are serious indications. First of all, neurosurgeons prefer long-term observation of the behavior of the tumor, constantly monitoring its growth and the dynamics of the development of symptoms.

Surgical intervention for neuroma is fraught with complications and is accompanied by long-term rehabilitation after surgery.

Most often, doctors prefer observation of the condition of the neuroma and symptomatic therapy to treatment.

Folk remedies

Before we talk about folk remedies ah treatment, it must be emphasized that herbal infusions In no case can they replace full-fledged treatment! They are more aimed at eliminating unwanted symptoms - nausea, headaches, etc.

However, there are several recipes that, according to the statement traditional healers, can help in the treatment of acoustic neuroma. True, these recipes should only be used in addition to the main methods of treatment, and in no way instead of them.

Recipe 1. Pour 50 g of crushed Siberian prince herb with half a liter of strong vodka and leave to infuse in a dark place for 10 days. It is recommended to shake the mixture daily. After the infusion time has passed, strain the mixture and use 7 drops per small quantity water three times a day. The course of treatment is three weeks. Then it is necessary to interrupt the treatment for two weeks, and then repeat the course again.

Recipe 2. Take 1 tablespoon each of eucalyptus leaf, marsh cinquefoil, elecampane, juniper, and 2 tablespoons linden color, sweet clover, crushed hawthorn fruits. Mix everything well and add a teaspoon of burdock root. Then pour 1 tablespoon of the resulting mixture into a glass cold water, bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Then wrap the broth well and let it brew for a couple of hours, then strain and top up boiled water up to the volume of the glass. You need to take 70 ml of the decoction three times a day, half an hour before meals, for two months.

Treatment with medications

To treat this benign neoplasm Traditional chemotherapeutic (cytostatic) agents that kill the tumor are usually used. There are drugs that are infused intravenously, as well as those available in tablet form. Choosing one form or another medicine- the prerogative of the doctor.

In addition, in some cases, the neurosurgeon may decide to use cytostatics during surgery. In this case, special capsules with the drug are introduced into the intracranial space, at the site of the removed tumor. The capsules gradually “melt” to release the medication over a period of time after surgery. This helps prevent relapse of the disease.

Of course, chemotherapy cannot be called too much a pleasant procedure– sometimes it is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and hair loss, but for the sake of healing it is worth enduring all this.

Radiation therapy

If the tumor demonstrates rapid growth and at the same time reacts to radio radiation, the arsenal modern medicine There is a method of conducting targeted irradiation of a tumor under the control of a magnetic resonance imaging scanner using high-precision equipment - a gamma knife or a stereotactic frame. This method allows you to preserve the surrounding tissues intact and save the patient from neuroma without the use of traumatic surgical intervention, although with this method it is possible side effects in the form of nausea, as well as paresis of the trigeminal nerve and hearing loss after some time.

Surgical intervention for acoustic neuroma and rehabilitation

If, in order to preserve the most important functions of the auditory nerve, which we have already discussed above, the doctor has no other choice, he decides to perform surgical intervention. This decision is usually made when the tumor is threatening in size, growing rapidly and is dangerously close to the main functional segments of the brain.

Neuroma is usually removed open method, using craniotomy. The operation is performed only under general anesthesia. Modern level development of neurosurgery allows the operating surgeon to make precise, controlled movements using special microsurgical instruments, which significantly reduces the risk of complications for the patient. If the tumor is up to two centimeters in diameter, there is a high chance of completely preserving the patient’s hearing. When operating on a neuroma of significant size, the operations are performed in a more traumatic way with penetration into the intracranial space through the posterior cranial fossa.

Surgical intervention for neuroma is prescribed only if other treatment methods have not helped

Rehabilitation after surgery is quite long - from six months to a year. In the process of rehabilitation, methods are usually used that are designed to help the brain restore temporarily lost functions - memory, analytical and intellectual abilities. To restore motor skills, physiotherapeutic procedures are used - massage, physiotherapy, classes in the pool, electrical treatments.

The most common complication after removal of an acoustic neuroma is damage to the facial (trigeminal) nerve. To restore it, you usually use daily light massage. During the period of restoration of nerve function, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the eye on the affected side - instill moisturizing drops to prevent the eyeball from drying out, and wear glasses or a bandage in windy weather.

Acoustic neuroma – dangerous disease threatening the patient with loss of life important functions. Therefore, it is extremely important to know this pathology “in person” in order to counter it in a timely and adequate manner.