Symptoms differ in all the three types of Neurofibromatoses.

Symptoms for NF1 (These are found in childhood)

• Presence of flat, light brown spots on The skin
• Freckling in armpits or groin area
• Tiny bumps on The iris of eye
• Soft bumps on or under the skin
• Bone deformities
• Tumor on optic nerve
• Learning disabilities
• Head size larger than average
• Short Stature

Symptoms for NF2 (These are found in teenage)

• Gradual hearing loss
• Ringing in The ears
• Poor balance
• Head aches
• Numbness and weakness in arms or legs
• Facial drop
• Vision problems
• Symptoms for Schwannomatosis
• Chronic pain anywhere in the body
• Numbness or weakness in various parts of body
• Loss of Muscle

Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

Complications of NF1

• Neurological Problems
• Skeletal Problems
• Vision Problems
• Cardiovascular Problems
• Hypertension
• Short stature
• Large head
• Breathing Problems
• Cancer
• Benign adrenal gland tumor

Complications of NF2

• Partial or total deafness
• Facial nerve damage
• Vision problems
• Small benign skin tumors
• Weakness or numbness in the extremities
• Multiple benign tumors or spinal tumors

Complications of Schwannomatosis

• Debilitating pain requiring surgical treatment