(H80) Otosclerosis
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Diagnosis otosclerosis is diagnosed Women are 34.78% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis otosclerosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis otosclerosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease otosclerosis - Men aged 35-39 and Women aged 45-49
Disease Features otosclerosis
Otosclerosis - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - otosclerosis
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Hearing test
- Tympanometry
- Audiometry
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Blood tests
- Stapedial reflex test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Medication to reduce inflammation and improve hearing
- Surgery to remove the abnormal bone growth
- Cochlear implantation
- Hearing aids
- Auditory training
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Otosclerosis - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease otosclerosis
Noise in ears
(Ringing in ears, Buzzing in ears, Humming in ears, Hissing in ears, Roaring in ears, Whistling in ears, Tinnitus, Ears ringing, Ears buzzing)
Noise in the ears, also known as tinnitus, is a symptom in which a person hears a sound in their ears without an external source. It can range from a low, buzzing sound to a loud, high-pitched ringing. It can occur suddenly or gradually, and can be constant or intermittent. Tinnitus can be caused by...
Ear congestion
(Blocked ears, Clogged ears, Stuffy ears, Ear fullness, Ear obstruction, Impacted ear wax, Ear pressure, Ear congestion)
Ear congestion is a feeling of fullness or blockage in the ear. It is often accompanied by muffled hearing, pain, and a popping or crackling sound. It can be caused by a build-up of wax, fluid, or an infection. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can last from a few days to several weeks. Ear ...
Impaired sound recognition
Impaired sound recognition is a symptom where an individual has difficulty understanding and interpreting spoken language. It can manifest in a variety of ways, such as difficulty following conversations, difficulty understanding rapid or complex speech, or difficulty recognizing familiar voices. Th...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Hearing difficulty, Hearing deficiency, Auditory handicap, Auditory disability)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...
Insomnia
(Sleeplessness, Sleep deprivation, Awakeness, Restlessness, Insomnolence, Nocturnal wakefulness, Sleepless nights, Sleeplessness disorder, Sleep disorder, Sleep difficulty, Sleep problem, Sleep deprivation disorder, Sleep disturbance)
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. It can manifest in different ways, including difficulty initiating sleep, waking up multiple times throughout the night, waking up too early, and feeling unrefreshed after sleep. It can be caused by variou...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...