Question 1

what is the definition or description of: hearing problems in children?

Accepted Answer

Can't hear right: Hearing problems in kids can have 2 main categories of causes.  There can be a problem with the ears and difficulty hearing,  or there can be brain problems where you can't process or understand what you hear. Either can be considered hearing problems and both need thorough evaluation to figure out what's going on...

Question 2

what can cause intermittent hearing problems?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Wax can certainly cause this problem as can intermittent fluid and eustachian tube dysfunction. Other causes include menieres  syndrome and rarely autoimmune disorders.

Question 3

could a tonsillectomy have caused my vision/hearing problems?

Accepted Answer

Complications: Hearing problems can be associated with adenotonsillectomy.  Infection can set in causing matoiditis or periostis.  Perforated tm can happen or irritation to the facial or auditory nerve.  Visual problems this practitioner is not familiar with.

Question 4

hi i have an allergy to dust mites can that cause hearing problems eg. muffled
also can it cause headaches and fatigue
thanks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dust mite allergy causes chronic nasal congestion which may lead to eutachian tube dysfunction and muffled hearing. Once you treat the underlying congestion, the hearing should return to normal. Headaches are also resulting from nasal congestion and fatigue is reported in all allergy sufferers. You should see an allergist to help you with your symptoms.

Question 5

can a mother have hsv 2 and child have mild hearing loss, does that mean the child was passed on hsv 2 to cause hearing problems?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is possible for a viral infection in the mom, like hsv, to cause hearing loss in an infant. However, there are many possible causes for hearing loss in children. It's best to talk with your child's doctor about the likely cause for hearing loss in your child's case.

Question 6

ndrit is almost 5y and can say only 100 words. he uses both hands same. not diagnosed with autism. mentally and physically is ok without hearing problems. plays with children and is very friendly. why isnt he talking yet?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: This is something that a developmental pediatrician and/or a speech and language specialist should evaluate. In the US this is routinely done as part of the "Chile Find" program operated by public schools for kids as young as 3.

Question 7

can scarring from chronic ear infections as a young child cause hearing problems later in life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Severe scarring of the eardrum can result in hearing problems later in life.

Question 8

can otitis media infection in middle ear cause drowsiness and hearing problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Decreased hearing, noises in the ears and pain would be the most common symptoms.  Drowsiness can occur with most illnesses.

Question 9

can health anxiety/depression (severe)  cause vision/hearing problems, headaches, muscle weakness at the same time? eyes/ears are constant for weeks.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depression and anxiety are both linked to somatic symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, weakness, headaches, etc.  There are multiple ways to target these symptoms.  Talking with your doctor, a counselor or psychologist will give you the best start at identifying changes that need to be made to help relieve these symptoms.

Question 10

is an mri better than a ct for diagnosing ear/hearing problems that cause tinnitus? i have a high-pitched ringing in both ears all the time, and can't pop my ears. vitamin b12 and steroids have not helped. any suggestions would be great?

Accepted Answer

: For the type of structures being imaged MRI will be better for detail. However, causes for tinnitus remain extremely difficult to find and there is no guarantee that the MRI will prove to be diagnostic.

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Hi i have an allergy to dust mites can that cause hearing problems eg. muffled also can it cause headaches and fatigue thanks?

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Can a mother have hsv 2 and child have mild hearing loss, does that mean the child was passed on hsv 2 to cause hearing problems?

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Ndrit is almost 5y and can say only 100 words. he uses both hands same. not diagnosed with autism. mentally and physically is ok without hearing problems. plays with children and is very friendly. why isnt he talking yet?

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Can scarring from chronic ear infections as a young child cause hearing problems later in life?

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Can otitis media infection in middle ear cause drowsiness and hearing problems?

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Can health anxiety/depression (severe) cause vision/hearing problems, headaches, muscle weakness at the same time? eyes/ears are constant for weeks.

A member asked:

Is an mri better than a ct for diagnosing ear/hearing problems that cause tinnitus? i have a high-pitched ringing in both ears all the time, and can't pop my ears. vitamin b12 and steroids have not helped. any suggestions would be great?

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