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Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Causes and Treatment Options

Sensorineural hearing loss treatment in Roseburg

What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?

Sensorineural hearing loss refers to any reduction in hearing sensitivity or sound clarity that is caused by damage to the delicate structures of the inner ear or the nerve pathways that carry the sound signal from the inner ear to the auditory processing area of the brain. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss and affects 28 million Americans.

Potential Causes:

Sensorineural hearing loss is usually cumulative and occurs slowly. Exposure to very loud noise is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss followed by aging (presbycusis). Certain medications and health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease are also known causes of sensorineural hearing loss.

Treatment Options:

Hearing aids are the primary treatment for sensorineural hearing loss as medical or surgical intervention is rarely possible. Correctly fitted hearing aids stimulate the affected nerves in the inner ear and fill in the Sound Voids that most sufferers experience. Today’s hearing aid technology can even address ‘high-frequency’ sensorineural hearing losses that were once thought to be un-treatable. If hearing loss is severe, a cochlear implant may be recommended.

Prevention:

Since sensorineural hearing loss is often caused by exposure to loud noises, we highly recommend the use of hearing protection if you find yourself around loud noises frequently. If you are diabetic, keep your blood glucose levels well controlled. A healthy diet and regular exercise are a must to prevent the onset of heart disease and other medical problems that are also identified with hearing loss. A healthy lifestyle, excellent nutrition, and the use of well fitted hearing protection will help you hear for life.

Learn about the other types of hearing loss:

  • Conductive hearing loss
  • Mixed hearing loss

 
If you have any questions about sensorineural hearing loss or hearing loss in general, please contact our office to speak with an audiologist.

  • Roseburg Audiology

    1367 W. Harvard Ave.
    Roseburg, OR 97471

    For Appointments Call:

    (541) 378-4326

  • Florence Office

    1901 Hwy 101 Suite A
    Florence, OR, 97439

    For Appointments Call:

    (541) 991-4424

Roseburg Office.

1367 W. Harvard Avenue
Roseburg, OR 97471

Tel: (541) 378-4326
Fax: (541) 672-1142

Hours
Tu-Th: 7am – 4pm
F: 8:45am – 4pm
Closed for Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm

Florence Office.

1901 Hwy 101 Suite A
Florence, OR, 97439

Tel: (541) 991-4424
Fax: (5410 997-3962

Hours
M & Th: 9am – 5pm
Closed for Lunch 12:30pm – 1:30pm

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