Question 1

does auto immune inner ear disease always cause major hearing loss or can it just cause dizziness? how do you test for aied?

Accepted Answer

AIED: causes sensorineural hearing loss. In addition to complaints of hearing loss, nearly half of autoimmune sensorineural hearing loss patients report other vestibuloauditory symptoms including aural fullness, tinnitus, lightheadedness, and vertigo. There is no single diagnostic examination or laboratory study. History and physical with an audiogram and some lab studies can be very useful.

Question 2

what are some diseases that cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Too many to name: There are three different types of hearing loss- sensorineural, conductive and mixed. The causes of these losses may be congenital, inherited, or acquired.  The best way to determine the cause of hearing loss would be to see your local ear, nose and throat doctor and have a hearing test.

Question 3

could meniere's disease just cause temporary hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, with meniere's disease, the hearing loss it typically fluctuating.

Question 4

can you have menieres disease without hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because: the affected nerves are different.  But they are very close anatomically, so usually both are affected.

Question 5

have researchers discovered some neurological diseases which cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Plenty: You should visit an otologist for a complete evaluation (ent doctor specializing in ear problems.).

Question 6

please tell me if there are any neurological diseases which cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The short answer is yes but they are much less common than ear causes.  This is an artificial categorization as hearing is clearly propagated by nerves but this is how doctors divide up who treats the disorder between ENT and Neurology.  You should start with ENT. They know when to refer to Neurology

Question 7

loss of orgasmic sensation and finding it harder to achieve erection could this be linked to my autoimmune disease. sign of serious nerves damaged ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Since you offer no specifics as to what disease you have, there is no way to answer your question. Medications are another likely cause.

Question 8

re meniere's disease: if sensioneural hearing loss steadily improves and does not fluctuate down again, is this likely not menieres?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As a rule Menier's disease being degenerative in nature should not improve substancially

Question 9

is hearing loss associated with huntingtons disease my husband has huntingtons and hearing loss. hearing loss before he found out he had hd.

Accepted Answer

Hearing : Hearing loss is not usually associated with huntington disease.

Huntington's disease is progressive degenerative disease of the brain that causes involuntary movements, dementia, and mood disorders.  It is caused by a genetic mutation.  It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, meaning that children of people with huntington disease have a 50% chance of inheriting the condition.  Genetic testing is available.

Question 10

if nerve cells were attacked directly in a autoimmune disease could it cause loss of chemical neurotransmitters and electrical changes and processes ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If nerve cells are damaged for whatever reason the effects you mentioned can occur.

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Does auto immune inner ear disease always cause major hearing loss or can it just cause dizziness? how do you test for aied?

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What are some diseases that cause hearing loss?

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Could meniere's disease just cause temporary hearing loss?

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Can you have menieres disease without hearing loss?

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Have researchers discovered some neurological diseases which cause hearing loss?

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Please tell me if there are any neurological diseases which cause hearing loss?

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Loss of orgasmic sensation and finding it harder to achieve erection could this be linked to my autoimmune disease. sign of serious nerves damaged ?

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Re meniere's disease: if sensioneural hearing loss steadily improves and does not fluctuate down again, is this likely not menieres?

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Is hearing loss associated with huntingtons disease my husband has huntingtons and hearing loss. hearing loss before he found out he had hd.

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If nerve cells were attacked directly in a autoimmune disease could it cause loss of chemical neurotransmitters and electrical changes and processes ?

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