Exploring the Causes, Types, and Treatments of Hearing Loss

Exploring the Causes, Types, and Treatments of Hearing Loss

Some are born with difficulty hearing, others develop it slowly over time. There are many possible problems that can potentially lead to hearing loss and it's important to understand what these are, you can learn a lot more by reaching out directly to Dr. Thomas Sellner and Dr. Robert Mahon and the team of Foothills ENT in Greenville, SC.

Conductive Hearing Loss

This hearing condition is caused by something that interrupts sounds from entering the outer or middle ear.

The most common causes include ear drum problems, infection or fluid in the middle ear, bony lesions, foreign body, or earwax buildup, among others.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss is usually the result of an underlying problem with the inner ear or hearing nerve. This type of hearing loss can be genetic, in that it's an inherited problem related to how the inner ear is formed, or can be caused by illness, injury, loud noises, and often aging.

Mixed Hearing Loss

Mixed hearing loss is simply hearing loss that can be attributed to both types, conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)

The condition is usually diagnosed in children soon after birth, it occurs when, in simplest terms, sound enters into the ear as it should but the brain can't understand the sounds.

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) can lead to speech problems and is normally caused by disease, or trauma, and it can also be inherited.

Hearing Loss Treatment in Greenville, SC

Treatment depends on the type of hearing loss you are experiencing and the severity of your condition. You may be recommended medication to treat underlying issues and hearing aids, a cochlear implant, or surgery, based on your individual needs.

If you or a loved one struggles with hearing loss and live in or near the Greenville, SC, area you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Sellner and Dr. Mahon of Foothills ENT by dialing (864) 234-7815.