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What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is the gradual or sudden loss of ability to hear sound in one or both ears.
How we hear – Overview – Mayo Clinic
Click on this link to learn more about how we hear and what causes hearing loss.
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How can you tell if a patient has hearing loss?
The patient may complain about his/her decreased ability to hear. Physicians may conduct a hearing test or an auditory response test to determine the extent of the loss.
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Possible Causes/Diagnosis
There are many causes of hearing loss including genetic, congenital, traumatic and toxic causes. Click here for more information on these causes.
There are also infectious causes, including:
- Mumps
- Measles
- Ear Infection
- Scarlet Fever
If the ears, or tympanic membranes, are clear on examination, the origin might be neurological. This can often happen in the meningitides, including:
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