Question 1

can forceps delivery cause deafness in a newborn baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Forceps delivery can cause problems with the facial nerve, rarely. However, there is no concern for forceps delivery causing deafness.

Question 2

my newborn failed her newborn hearing test twice. referred to an ent & audiologist. c-section. chances of fluid in ear vs deafness? scared worried

Accepted Answer

Talk to ENT: The only way to find out is to ask your ENT and audiologist.

Question 3

causes of mild hearing loss in newborn?

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Hearing loss: There may be debris in the baby's ears after the birthing process. The child should be retested at 4-6 weeks of age.

Question 4

how newborns are screened for hearing loss?

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OAE or ABR: Newborn screenings for hearing loss are mandated by law in most states. An otoacoustic emission test or audio brainstem evoked potential test is done for this. If the screening is abnormal... A referral to an ENT is recommended.

Question 5

what causes someone to go deaf?

Accepted Answer

SEVERAL MECHANISMS: These days, loud noises from rock concerts, head phones, loud music in the home.  But as we age, our hearing does deteriorate, and we loss high frequencies first.  There are also episodes of trauma, Meniere's and other diseases which can eventuate in deafness.

Question 6

what are causes of deafness?

Accepted Answer

Deaf: Aging, noise, genetics, illnesses such as otosclerosis or autoimmune disease, neurological such as stroke or ms, medications such as some antibiotics or Aspirin or nsaids or diuretics, chemicals such as lead or mercury or gasoline, physical trauma to ears or brain.

Question 7

what are the causes of deafness in boomers?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss: The most likely cause is loud noise exposure. Either work related or socially (walkman, studio 54 etc...).  We also live in a more noise polluted environment and our ears are essentially over worked.

Question 8

can a forceps delivery cause deafness in a baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Deafness has never been a reported complication of a forceps delivery. Short-term complications can include lacerations, hemorrhage(intracranial, retinal, subgaleal), facial nerve damage and fractures.

Question 9

can lumigan cause deafness, or make deafness worse?

Accepted Answer

Lumina: This is used to treat glaucoma. I have not seen anything about it being associated with deafness or hearing issues.

Question 10

is it true that goiter can cause deafness? how come?

Accepted Answer

Untrue: Deafness is a very uncommon symptom of a thyroid goiter.  In fact, I have not seen someone with goiter causing deafness.

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