{"id":2161,"date":"2016-03-15T13:16:48","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T13:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2016-03-15T13:16:48","modified_gmt":"2016-03-15T13:16:48","slug":"symptoms-of-neurofibromatosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-neurofibromatosis\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2162 alignleft\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Neurofibromas-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"Neurofibromas\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" \/>To understand what are the symptoms of neurofibromatosis, let us understand what neurofibromas are:<\/p>\n<p>Neurofibromas are tumors\/ outgrowths of the nerve fibres. They are mostly non-cancerous in nature. They grow along the nerve line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neurofibromatosis<\/strong> is a condition in which neurofibromas develop. It is a genetic condition, passed on by family members through our genes. But in most of the newly diagnosed cases that have no family history of the condition; such cases arise from genetic mutations (changes). This can later be passed on in the future generation.<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of neurofibromatosis:<\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis (NF) vary according to the type of Neurofibromatosis \u2013 whether it\u2019s type 1, type 2 or type 3.<br \/>\n<strong>Type 1- also called von Recklinghausen NF or peripheral NF is the most common type of NF. Symptoms are-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In this type of neurofibromatosis, symptoms in children are seen very rarely. Symptoms typically appear in young adults or middle aged adults.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple caf\u00e9 au lait spots (patches of light brown skin)-these are flat harmless patches-if more than 6-are strong indications of neufibromatosis.<\/li>\n<li>Neurofibromas-multiple in number-on or under the skin. With increase in age, number of tumors may increase.<\/li>\n<li>Freckles in the armpits or groins-these are smaller than caf\u00e9 au lait spots and usually appear in clusters<\/li>\n<li>Tiny growths on the colored area of the eyes are often invisible. They are called Lisch nodules which do not affect the eyesight<\/li>\n<li>Bony changes-deficient bone minerals or bony abnormalities like twisted spine or bowed legs may be one of the neurofibromatosis symptoms in adults.<\/li>\n<li>Tumors on the nerve supplying eyes can affect one\u2019s eye sight<\/li>\n<li>Nerve related pains and aches<\/li>\n<li>Learning disabilities like impaired thinking, ADHD are common accompanying neurofibromatosis symptoms in children.<\/li>\n<li>Other symptoms like<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Children with NF1 tend to have larger head size due to increased brain volume.<\/li>\n<li>Children are usually shorter than average in height<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type 2-also called bilateral acoustic NF<\/strong> (BAN) is less common than NF1. Signs and symptoms develop due to non-cancerous, slow-growing tumors in both ears. The tumors grow on the nerve carrying sound and balance information from the ear to the brain. Signs and symptoms of neurofibromatosis Type 2 are as follows-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gradual loss of hearing<\/li>\n<li>Ringing in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Weakness of the muscles of the face<\/li>\n<li>Poor balance, loss of co-ordination<\/li>\n<li>Headaches and giddiness<\/li>\n<li>Cataract that can develop at an early age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Type 3-also called Schwannomas<\/strong> can develop from NF2 on other nerves of the body. Signs and symptoms are as follows-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numbness and weakness of the fingers and toes<\/li>\n<li>Pains in the body<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in balance<\/li>\n<li>Facial drop<\/li>\n<li>Cataract or vision difficulties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Lifeforce, with many years of experience in treating chronic diseases including neurofibromatosis, we have come to the conclusion that neurofibromatosis is a difficult condition to be cured with homoeopathy. In a few cases we have seen that there is a control of the number and size after years of treatment. However, we usually do not recommend homeopathy at LifeForce for neurofibromatosis.<\/p>\n<p>Do let us know if you found the above information useful by leaving your comments in the section below. You can also give us a call at +91-22-66888888 to discuss about homeopathic treatment by Dr Rajesh Shah for any other chronic disease. Alternately, drop in an email to us at info@lifeforce.in<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Dr Roopal Shukla, Associate Doctor to Dr Rajesh Shah, Team LifeForce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To understand what are the symptoms of neurofibromatosis, let us understand what neurofibromas are: Neurofibromas are tumors\/ outgrowths of the nerve fibres. They are mostly non-cancerous in nature. They grow along the nerve line. Neurofibromatosis is a condition in which neurofibromas develop. It is a genetic condition, passed on by family members through our genes. 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