Meniere's Disease occurs when excess fluid in the inner ear causes pressure on the balance and hearing system. Otosclerosis is a hereditary disorder in which a bony growth forms around a small bone in the middle ear, preventing it from vibrating when stimulated by sound. It is associated with middle ear infections, aging, noise exposure, certain medications, and could be a symptom of other medical conditions. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise such as that in industry and the military or loud music, and many environmental sources, can cause permanent damage to the inner ear. No medical or surgical treatment can correct a hearing loss resulting from noise exposure.
Prevention is important.
You will find out if you have a hearing loss and what type of hearing loss you have. In some cases, medical or surgical treatment can restore hearing. The medical ear specialist may recommend that you see a qualified audiologist for a complete hearing evaluation. The audiologist will test your hearing and determine if you can be helped by a hearing aid and what type of hearing aid is best for you. There are many kinds of hearing aids that vary greatly in cost design, and power.