Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss (also known as sensorineural deafness) is a type of hearing loss that occurs from damage to the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when tiny hair cells in the inner ear get damaged. Unfortunately, any age group can be affected by sensorial hearing loss depending on the cause.
Soft sounds may be difficult to hear, even lounder sounds may be unclear or become muffled such as conversations.
Causes Of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing Loss (Presbycusis): Often the most common cause of hearing loss. As we age, the tiny hair cells that transmit sound become fragile and break, this inhibits our ability to understand sounds.
A blow to the head
Physical impact or blow to the head can cause damage to the auditory pathway. The inner ear is so sensitive that damage can often occur from a collision or concussion.
Toxicity
Unfortunately, some medications can have side effects, leading to hearing loss. Medically, this is referred to as toxicity.
Acoustic Neuroma
A growth or benign tumour in the inner ear can cause damage to the critical nerves in the auditory pathway.
How can Sensorineural Hearing Loss be diagnosed?
An Audiologist can provide you with an accurate diagnosis of your hearing. On completion of a hearing test, your Audiologist will review your Audiogram (graph output of your hearing test).
The graph will illustrate to the Audiologist if hearing loss is present & which type (sensorineural, conductive & mixed hearing loss)
Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss Permanent?
In most cases, sensorineural hearing loss is permanent. Once the hair cells of the inner ear are damaged, they can not be repaired. Hearing aids are one of the most influential and viable solutions for hearing loss. Once an Audiologist has diagnosed that hearing loss is present, hearing aids can be programmed to meet your specific needs.
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