An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous growth that develops on the eighth cranial nerve. Also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, it connects the inner ear with the brain and has two different parts.

Morton’s neuroma is an inflammation of nerve tissue in the foot, usually between the third and fourth toes. It can cause shooting or burning pain, numbness, and tingling. Medical treatments, exercises ...

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Morton’s neuroma can cause pain in the ball of your foot and make walking difficult. While it can usually be managed at home, some cases may require surgical treatment. Morton’s neuroma is a benign ...

Morton's neuroma typically causes a sharp, stabbing foot pain that feels better when you stop walking and massage your foot. A neuroma is a type of nerve tissue growth that can occur in the body.

An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous or benign tumor that affects the nerves running from the inner ear to the brain. It stops the nerves that are responsible for hearing and balance from working ...

Acoustic neuromas are noncancerous tumors. They grow on the nerve that connects the brain and ear. Since these tumors are benign, they don’t spread to other body parts. Still, they can grow large ...