{"id":230,"date":"2019-06-19T20:43:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T20:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.fm1.dev\/ear\/otosclerosis\/"},"modified":"2021-09-14T20:00:53","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T00:00:53","slug":"otosclerosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/ear\/otosclerosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Otosclerosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss<\/a>. It typically begins in the early 20s, and is the leading cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact cause of otosclerosis is not known, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from parent to child. Middle-aged Caucasian women are most at risk, and\u00a0hormonal changes seem to\u00a0be a contributing factor including\u00a0pregnancy\u00a0and menopause. This bone growth usually occurs around the stapes bone in the middle ear<\/a>, preventing it from moving freely, essential to proper hearing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gradually worsening hearing loss is the primary symptom of otosclerosis. It may begin with an inability to hear low-pitched sounds or whispers. Other symptoms may include vertigo or dizziness<\/a> and tinnitus<\/a> (ringing in the ears).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Causes Otosclerosis? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Are the Symptoms of\nOtosclerosis? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n