(H74.0) Tympanosclerosis
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Diagnosis tympanosclerosis is diagnosed Women are 0.99% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis tympanosclerosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis tympanosclerosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease tympanosclerosis - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features tympanosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - tympanosclerosis
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the ear
- Tympanometry
- Audiometry
- Imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI
- Biopsy of the tympanic membrane
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Assessment of the patient's medical history and a physical exam to determine the severity of the condition.
- Administering antibiotics to treat any underlying infection.
- Prescribing anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
- Performing a tympanoplasty to improve hearing.
- Using topical steroids to reduce inflammation in the ear.
- Using a hearing aid to improve hearing.
- Using a ventilating tube to improve ventilation in the ear.
- Using a tympanostomy tube to reduce fluid buildup in the middle ear.
- Using a laser to reduce tympanosclerosis.
Tympanosclerosis - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease tympanosclerosis
Ear discharge
(Ear drainage, Ear fluid, Ear oozing, Ear secretion, Ear seepage, Ear wetness, Ear leak, Ear run-off, Ear wetting, Ear weeping)
Ear discharge is a common symptom of ear infection. It is usually a yellowish, greenish, or whitish fluid that drains from the ear. As the infection worsens, the discharge can become thicker, darker, and smell bad. Ear discharge can also be accompanied by pain, itching, and ringing in the ear. It ca...
Headache
(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)
Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...
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...
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 ...