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| − | Diagnosis of Deafness and Hearing Loss
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| − | Several men and women have reported that it is often hard to get a certain diagnosis and causes for their hearing loss and deafness.
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| − | As with several medical conditions there are commonly a high quantity of causes and individual circumstances to consider, even when making use of the most sophisticated diagnosis technologies it is very difficult to give an correct diagnosis.
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| − | It is extensively considered that there are 2 primary causes for hearing loss & deafness in individuals.
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| − | Sensorineural Hearing loss
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| − | Sensorineural hearing loss is the most prevalent cause of deafness in the UK.
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| − | This diagnosis relates to harm to the nerves with in the ear and is frequently referred to as nerve deafness.
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| − | Inside the cochlea in the inner ear are hair cells which pass information on sound impulses via nerves to the brain. Any harm that impairs this transfer of this info from the hair cells of the inner ear to the auditory nerve and ultimately the brain will result in Sensorineural Hearing.
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| − | Example causes for Sensorineural Hearing Loss consist of
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| − | Aging Process - As we get older we can loose of hair cells in the cochlea and this is frequently responsible for hearing loss for those over 6.
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| − | Acoustic Trauma - really loud noises can damage hair cells.
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| − | Infections - These can trigger loss of hair cells i.e. mumps or meningitis
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| − | Conductive Hearing Loss
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| − | Conductive Hearing loss is basically brought on by obstruction in the outer ear which prevents or inhibits sound passing to the inner ear.
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| − | This can be brought on by something that interferes with the transmission of sound from the outer to the inner ear, such as
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| − | Ear infections
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| − | Glue ear
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| − | Build up of wax,
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| − | Harm to the ossicles or perforated eardrum
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| − | Hearing aids are an clear choice to aid with hearing loss. There are numerous kinds and style available to suit most users wants, and can support increase the customers lifestyle. [http://preventhearingloss.com/hearing-loss-facts-figures-and-statistics-2/ hearing loss statistics]
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Nuvarande version från 4 december 2012 kl. 21.21
