There are different types of hearing loss, depending on the symptoms. Among them, a sensorineural hearing loss causes sounds to be distorted. What does it mean that sounds are distorted? You may be wondering, "What does it mean when sound is distorted? In visual terms, it is a mosaic of sounds, making it difficult to grasp the whole picture. Let's take a closer look at the symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss.
Symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss
A sensorineural hearing loss is a hearing loss caused by a problem in the middle or inner ear or auditory nerve system. Most people with hearing loss have sensorineural hearing loss. A sensorineural hearing loss is different from what most people think of as a hearing loss in which sounds become quieter and more difficult to hear. It is a distortion of sound that makes it difficult to hear clearly. It may be difficult to understand how sound is distorted, but if you compare it to vision, it is like a mosaic in your field of vision. It is not that you cannot see, but you can vaguely make out the outline of the sound, but not the details. It is a state in which one's eyesight has deteriorated. The same thing happens with words. In other words, a sensorineural hearing loss is a condition in which the person hears sounds vaguely, but is unable to hear them in proper sentences.
Causes of sensorineural hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by problems in the middle ear, inner ear, or auditory nerve system. The most common causes are
- Noise
- Stress
- Aging
- Medications
- Meniere's disease
Noise-induced hearing loss due to noise, sudden hearing loss due to stress, age-related hearing loss, drug-induced hearing loss, and Meniere's disease can also cause sensorineural hearing loss. The causes of each type of hearing loss are described in the following articles, so please refer to the ones that interest you.
Treatment of sensorineural hearing loss
Basically, there is no treatment for sensorineural hearing loss. For sudden hearing loss, treatment with steroids within 48 hours may restore hearing.
If you experience sudden hearing loss or difficulty hearing, see an otolaryngologist immediately. There are also some oriental medicine approaches that claim to cure hearing loss with acupuncture and other such things! There are also some places that claim to be able to cure hearing loss with acupuncture or some other kind of oriental medicine approach.
I understand the temptation to cling to such claims when you hear that they can cure your hearing loss. However, it is unlikely that such oriental medicine approaches will cure hearing loss, and even if they do, it is best not to get your hopes up. Hearing ability actually varies depending on your physical condition, with some days being easier to hear and others a little more difficult. It is possible to have tinnitus or difficulty hearing due to factors such as poor metabolism or posture. There is a possibility of improvement through Oriental medicine approaches, so you can try it just to see what happens.
Prevention of sensorineural hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors. It is important to take care of your basic physical condition by getting a good night's sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, exercising moderately, and avoid listening to loud music as much as possible. After listening to music for a long period of time or going to a live concert, take your ears to a quiet room to rest. By doing these things, you can prevent the various types of hearing loss that can lead to sensorineural hearing loss.
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