{"id":103,"date":"2022-01-06T21:38:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcloudent.fm1.dev\/otosclerosis\/"},"modified":"2023-04-11T11:41:44","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T17:41:44","slug":"otosclerosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/ent\/otosclerosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Otosclerosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Otosclerosis?  \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The exact cause of otosclerosis is not known, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from parent to child. Middle-aged Caucasian women are most at risk, and hormonal changes seem to be a contributing factor including pregnancy and menopause. This bone growth usually occurs around the stapes bone in the middle ear, preventing it from moving freely, essential to proper hearing.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Are the Symptoms of Otosclerosis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Gradually worsening hearing loss is the primary symptom of otosclerosis. It may begin with an inability to hear low-pitched sounds or whispers. Other symptoms may include vertigo or dizziness and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).\"\n    }\n   }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is Otosclerosis Diagnosed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The symptoms of otosclerosis are like those of other conditions, so a thorough examination by an otolaryngologist is essential in ruling out other problems and diagnosing the disease. A hearing test will usually show signs of conductive hearing loss in the lower frequency tones, a hallmark of otosclerosis.\"\n  }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is Otosclerosis Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Mild cases of otosclerosis can be corrected with a hearing aid designed to amplify sounds. Orally ingested sodium fluoride has been shown to slow the progression of the disease, and may be an option. In more advanced cases, a surgical procedure known as a stapedectomy is often performed. In this surgery, part or all of the affected stapes bone is removed and replaced with a prosthetic device that enables the bones of the middle ear to resume movement, allowing sound waves to reach the inner ear, improving or restoring hearing.\"\n      }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. It typically begins in the early 20s and is the leading cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Otosclerosis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact cause of otosclerosis is not known, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from parent to child. Middle-aged Caucasian women are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/001036.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most at risk<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;hormonal changes seem to&nbsp;be a contributing factor including those produced by pregnancy and menopause. This bone growth occurs around the stapes bone in the middle ear, preventing it from moving freely, essential to proper hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ear-Otosclerosis-Symptoms-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Grandmother listening to grandchild speak after being treated for otosclerosis\" class=\"wp-image-1400\" title=\"Otosclerosis-symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ear-Otosclerosis-Symptoms-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ear-Otosclerosis-Symptoms-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Ear-Otosclerosis-Symptoms-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Otosclerosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gradually worsening hearing loss is the primary symptom of otosclerosis. It may begin with an inability to hear&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/sounds-you-cant-hear-can-still-hurt-your-ears-rev2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low-pitched sounds<\/a>&nbsp;or whispers. Other symptoms may include vertigo or dizziness and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Otosclerosis Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of otosclerosis are like those of other conditions, so a thorough&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/ent\/\">examination by an otolaryngologist<\/a>&nbsp;is essential in ruling out other problems and diagnosing the disease. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss-testing\/\">hearing test<\/a>&nbsp;will usually show signs of conductive hearing loss in the lower frequency tones, a hallmark of otosclerosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Otosclerosis Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild cases of otosclerosis can be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-aid-fitting\/\">corrected with a hearing aid<\/a>&nbsp;designed to amplify sounds. Orally ingested sodium fluoride has been shown to slow the progression of the disease and may be an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In more advanced cases, a surgical procedure known as a stapedectomy is often performed. In this surgery, part or all of the affected stapes bone is removed and replaced with a prosthetic device that enables the bones of the middle ear to resume movement, allowing sound waves to reach the inner ear, improving or restoring hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are inherent risks in any surgery. &nbsp;Speak to your doctor about the best treatment options for your hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"content-cta\">\n<span>Call St. Cloud Ear, Nose &#038; Throat for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+13202520233\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(320) 252-0233<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<svg class=\"content-cta-accent\" width=\"742\" height=\"74\" viewBox=\"0 0 742 74\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 28C1 28 88.2316 51.1442 313.093 62.5852C537.955 74.0261 741 72.9747 741 72.9747\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 1C1 1 88.2316 35.4592 313.093 52.4935C537.955 69.5277 741 67.9623 741 67.9623\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. It typically begins in the early 20s and is the leading cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults. What Causes Otosclerosis? The exact cause of otosclerosis is not known, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":83,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | Otosclerosis may be treatable. Schedule a visit with an ENT specialist. 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