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 occur suddenly. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, noise exposure, genetics, and certain medications.

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37 diseases may cause the symptom hearing loss
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Age: any age
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Equally Common in Men and Women