Question 1

Are hearing loss and dementia-related?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hearing loss and dementia are related. Individuals with hearing loss are at increased risk of cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. And people who have moderate to severe hearing loss are up to 5 times as likely to develop dementia.

Question 2

What are the types of hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss is categorized into the following three types based on what part of your hearing is damaged. ||Conductive hearing loss ||Sensorineural hearing loss ||Mixed hearing loss

Question 3

What can cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Below listed are a few of the causes of hearing loss. ||Aging ||Degeneration of inner ear structures ||Exposure to loud noise or sounds ||Heredity [as a genetic disorder] ||Untreated bacterial or viral ear infections ||Meningitis

Question 4

Can meningitis cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, meningitis can cause a type of hearing loss called sensorineural hearing loss. If meningitis is untreated, the infection can spread into the cochlea and can damage the hair cells. In a few cases, inflammation of the auditory nerve can develop and results in deafness.

Question 5

Is hearing loss genetic/hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss can be genetic or hereditary. But not all cases of hearing loss are hereditary. A medical research paper reported that 50% to 60% of hearing loss in babies is due to genetic causes. However, environmental factors can also affect your hearing ability.

Question 6

Is hearing loss a symptom of COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

As per the World Health Organization [WHO], hearing loss is not a symptom of COVID-19. But a few private medical researchers say that sudden hearing loss and tinnitus are seen in patients with COVID-19. However, if you doubt that you have COVID-19, follow all the precautions and safety measures recommended by the WHO and get consulted from the nearest doctor.

Question 7

Is hearing loss reversible?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss can occur suddenly or over a period of time and can be either temporary or permanent. Temporary hearing loss can be reversed with a few medications, home remedies, and some lifestyle changes. However, reversing a permanent hearing loss could be difficult. So, to know whether your hearing loss can be reversed or not, book an appointment with the best ENT doctors from Pristyn Care.

Question 8

Can hearing loss affect my balance?

Accepted Answer

No, hearing loss does not affect your balance. But a few medical reports stated that the ear problems that cause hearing loss could also affect your balance. So, it is advised you to have a consultation with the best ENT doctor as soon as you notice any symptoms of ear infections

Question 9

How does hearing loss affect speech or communication?

Accepted Answer

Due to hearing loss, the areas of the brain that are used for communication may not develop appropriately and may affect the development of speech and language skills, which may make understanding and talking very difficult.

Question 10

Is hearing loss a disability?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hearing loss can be considered as a disability as per the PWD Act 2001. PWD Act 2002 states that individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder [ANSD] who exhibit hearing loss greater than a severe degree in their better ear are eligible for a disability certificate.

Question 11

What is the best medicine for hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Usually, there is no medicine that can best treat hearing loss caused as a result of noise exposure. However, corticosteroids can be used to reduce the cochlea hair cell swelling and inflammation. To know more about medications in hearing loss, book an appointment with Pristyn Care ENT doctors.

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