Understanding Otosclerosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Otosclerosis

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

General

Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, usually around the stapes bone. As the overgrowth develops, stapes motion is impaired and ossicular vibrations are not effectively transmitted to the inner ear, causing hearing loss.

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Signs & symptoms

the main symptom of otosclerosis in hearing loss. Additional symptoms may include tinnitus and vertigo.

Diagnosis

diagnosis is based on: * ear check-up by a specialist to look for any abnormalities * hearing test * in some cases, a CT scan may be recommended

Treatment

treatment may include: * hearing aids * surgery - In a procedure known as a stapedectomy, a surgeon inserts a prosthetic device into the middle ear to bypass the abnormal bone and permit sound waves to travel to the inner ear

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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