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Hearing problems in children
Hearing problems in children can be a hidden handicap. Especially at younger ages, hearing impaired children can appear normal. Hearing loss that is undetected and untreated can result in speech, language, and cognitive delays.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Hearing problems in children?
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A 38-year old female asked:
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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A 45-year old asked:
How do I fix my hearing problem?
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A 30-year old asked:
What can I do for hearing problems?
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A 48-year old asked:
Hearing, neck problems, what to do?
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A 39-year old asked:
What are some signs of a hearing problem?
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A 40-year old asked:
I would like help with my hearing problems?
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A 51-year old asked:
What can somone do about a hearing problem?
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A 40-year old asked:
What can cause intermittent hearing problems?
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A 34-year old asked:
Why do a lot of people who have hearing problem deny it?
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A 37-year old asked:
I am always hearing people saying stress causes problems, what problems?
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A 37-year old asked:
Hearing problems, does anyone have any what are good home remediesthat would help?
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A 39-year old asked:
I keep hearing these things if you masturbate every night 10-20 years from now it will cause health problems?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Is it safe/healthy, to give children melontonin daily ages 5,10,12? I've been hearing lots of negative things about this?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Migraines severe on right side. Lose vision, hearing, & some speech problems. Told side more sensitive. Is this possible or could it be more severe?
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A 22-year old female asked about a 52-year old female:
How to recognize if their is a problem in hearing or no? thanks
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A 24-year old female asked about a 28-year old female:
Does hearing about others problems make you feel better about yourself?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I realized that my hearing is not equal on the both side, decreasing on the right side. What could be the problem?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can two deaf people have hearing children?
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A 47-year old asked:
Hearing problems. At what age do I need aids?
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A member asked:
How can I know if my baby has a hearing problem?
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A 22-year old asked:
Are there any problem with hearing that occurs with eds?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can hearing loss in a child cause him to have behavorial problems?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please explain what are some symptoms of mild hearing loss in small children?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can you tell me when does high frequency hearing loss become a major problem?
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A 35-year old asked:
Do people with hearing problems usually end up feeling loneliness at later in life?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can it be possible for doctors to be unsure whether or not a child has hearing problems?
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A 31-year old asked:
How come so many people need glasses, but not as many people in comparison have hearing problems?
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A 48-year old asked:
Could a tonsillectomy have caused my vision/hearing problems?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Hearing problem during pregnancy?
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