Otosclerosis is an inherited disorder related to the ears that may cause partial or complete hearing loss due to the inability of the ear to amplify sound. Symptoms begin with fading hearing or ringing sound in the ears. Vertigo may also occur in rare cases.
HOW IS OTOSCLEROSIS DIAGNOSED?
Physical Examination of ear, hearing tests and possible a head scan
HOW IS OTOSCLEROSIS TREATED?
Otosclerosis is treated with either a hearing aid or a surgical procedure called stapedectomy.
DID YOU KNOW?
The condition can be chronic and last for years or may even be lifelong.