Hearing Surgery
By admin ~ February 22nd, 2009. Filed under: Ear Surgery.
Different Ear Problems Hearing and Otoplasty Surgery
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The ability to hear is one of the five important senses, human beings are blessed with. These senses enable us to lead a normal, healthy life. Through hearing ability, we can communicate with others and enjoy so many things. The ear is not only the organ of hearing, but it plays an important role in maintaining balance of the body. Ear comprises three main parts: outer, middle and inner ear. The outer ear constitutes pinna and ear canal. The eardrum separates the outer ear from the middle ear. The middle ear, located behind the eardrum, consists of three small bones called malleus, incus and stapes. The inner ear plays a significant role in hearing and balancing, as it consists of balance organs and nerves essential for hearing. Normal functioning of the ear depends upon a proper working of all these parts of the auditory pathway. Since ear is a very delicate organ, it is damaged by various reasons and loses its normal functioning.
There are a number of problems associated with external, middle and inner ear, that do not need ear surgery which includie ear infections, hearing loss, Meniere’s disease, acoustic neuroma, migraine associated vertigo and tinnitus. Following is the list of different ear problems:
Ear Infections
Ear infections are mainly caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections and can affect external, middle or inner ear. They cause symptoms like ear pain, fever, ear blockage, temporary hearing loss and dizziness.
Otitis externa: Infection of external ear is known as otitis externa or swimmer’s ear. It is mainly caused by bacteria, or sometimes by fungi. Excess moisture in the ear due to swimming or humid weather makes the ear more vulnerable for bacterial infection. Frequent swimming, accumulation of earwax and skin allergies are the risk factors for otitis externa. It causes severe pain, itching, swelling and redness in the outer ear and lifts the ear.
Otitis media: The inflammation of middle ear is referred to as otitis media. It is caused by bacterial or viral infections. It can be acute (rapid onset and for short duration) or chronic (persistent inflammation for longer duration). Middle ear infection results from food and airborne allergies, infections, nutritional deficiency and blockage of eustachian tube. It causes symptoms such as severe pain, irritability, hearing loss and tinnitus. In chronic otitis media, there is secretion of fluid from the lining of the middle ear. The secretion becomes thick like glue, resulting in glue ear, which can lead to temporary hearing loss.
Otitis interna: Inner ear infections are referred to as otitis interna or labyrinthitis. It usually results from the infections in other body parts like throat infection or sinus infection. Otitis interna causes symptoms like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, hearing loss and tinnitus.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss means total or partial hearing inability in one or both ears. It may be temporary or permanent. There are different types of hearing loss such as conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, functional hearing loss, central hearing loss and mixed hearing loss. The main causes of hearing impairment are ear infections, damage to ear, aging, genetic conditions like hereditary nephritis, Cockayne syndrome, Hurler syndrome and osteogenesis imperfecta as well as some congenital factors like fetal iodine deficiency effects and premature birth. Use of ototoxic drugs like certain antibiotics and anti-malarial drugs and traumatic injuries like barotraumas, skull fracture and traumatic perforation of eardrum are also responsible for hearing loss.
Temporary hearing loss and noise is due to an exposure to loud sounds, ear blockage due to accumulation of ear wax, middle ear infections and damage to the auditory nerve in the brain or the sensory structures of the inner ear due to infections, tumors or skull injuries. Temporary hearing loss also results from some autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis. Sudden hearing loss is caused by trauma, certain infectious diseases, neurological causes like multiple sclerosis, abnormal tissue growth, circulatory problems in the inner ear and certain medications like birth control pills.
Tinnitus
Ringing or noise in the ears is known as tinnitus. Inner ear cell damage is the most common cause of tinnitus. Tinnitus is caused by a number of health conditions. Other causes are ear injuries, age-related hearing loss, exposure to loud noise, earwax blockage, neurological disorders and changes in ear bones or otosclerosis. Meniere’s disease, head injuries and acoustis neuroma are the less common causes of tinnitus. Certain medications like antibiotics such as erythromycin and chloramphenicol, diuretics, cancer medications and quinine medications can also cause ringing in the ears. Tinnitus causes the irritating sensation of hearing sounds and noises like ringing, clicking, roaring, buzzing or whistling.
Meniere’s Disease
It is one of the inner ear problems, associated with the system in the inner ear that regulates the fluid balancing. Meniere’s disease is characterized by recurring attacks of vertigo, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. It also causes tinnitus, hearing loss, ear fullness, sweating and uncontrollable eye movements. The main reasons of Meniere’s disease are middle ear infection, head injury and syphilis. Allergies, smoking, recent viral infections, respiratory infections and use of certain medications like aspirin increase the risk of Meniere’s disease.
Hearing problems affect not only your health, but also your lifestyle. Therefore, you should take appropriate precautions to prevent ear problems and eliminate their causes. Protect your ears by avoiding exposure to loud sounds. As soon as you notice any problem in the ears, immediately consult the ear & sinus doctor.
Otoplasty: The Surgery and Aftercare
Mild pain medication is prescribed to treat any discomfort experienced following otoplasty surgery. A protective head band is worn post-operatively for a minimum of two weeks.
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