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Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes hearing loss.

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Symptoms

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus.

Causes

The cause of otosclerosis is unknown, but there appears to be a heriditary component, meaning it can be passed down t...

Tests

A hearing test (audiometry /audiology) may determine the extent of hearing loss. Temporal-bone CT may be used to dist...

Treatments

Otosclerosis may slowly get worse. The condition may not require treatment until you having severe hearing problems. ...

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Risk Factors

Complications

Complete deafness; Infection, dizziness, pain, or blood clot in the ear after surgery.

Prevention

Otosclerosis cannot be prevented.

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Call your health care provider if hearing loss occurs. Call your health care provider if fever, ear pain, dizziness, ...

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