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It is a disorder causing deafness due to the overgrowth of bone in the inner ear.
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How can otosclerosis be prevented?
Otosclerosis cannot be prevented.
Does Otosclerosis cause headaches?
does otosclerosis progress quickly
What population groups tend to get otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. About 10% of the Caucasian population has some form of otosclerosis, however, it is rare among other ethnic backgrounds. Women are more likely than men to suffer from otosclerosis.
What is the usual outcome of untreated otosclerosis?
Untreated otosclerosis eventually results in total deafness, usually in both ears.
Is otosclerosis hardening of the bony tissue?
No. The proper term for this would be osteosclerosis. Otosclerosis is abnormal hardening of the bony tissue of the ear.
What does otosclerosis cause?
Hearing Impairment
What are the causes of otosclerosis?
People with otosclerosis often benefit from a properly fitted hearing aid. The surgical replacement of the stapes has become a common procedure to improve conductive hearing problems.
A condition of deafness that may result from otosclerosis?
glaucoma
What has the author J S Fraser written?
J. S. Fraser has written: 'Plea for an international investigation into otosclerosis and allied forms of deafness' -- subject(s): Deafness, Otosclerosis
A hereditary disorder that prevents normal vibration of the stapes?
Otosclerosis
What is the hereditary disorder that prevents normal vibration of the stapes?
Otosclerosis
What organ is involved in otosclerosis?
The middle ear is the organ involved in otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is a condition that affects the small bones in the middle ear, specifically the stapes bone. It causes the bone to become less flexible, leading to hearing loss.
