Hearing loss is more common than ever before. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss, including children, and that by 2050 over 900 million people will have it.
Those are big numbers.
Many still view hearing loss as a minor inconvenience. Still experts are now raising the warning with research that links even low levels of hearing loss to concerns such as the increased risk of anxiety and depression, increased risk of falls, and even cognitive decline. These findings continue to highlight the importance of reducing the risk of hearing loss whenever possible, scheduling hearing evaluations to identify hearing loss early and managing hearing loss with hearing aids or similar treatments.
While we’re often familiar with common causes of hearing loss, such as noise exposure, aging, and genetics, there are several more unusual causes of hearing loss out there.
Not the usual causes
Our hearing health can be delicate. There are several ways that hearing loss can happen, including many rare illnesses that count hearing loss among their symptoms. Approximately 400 rare syndromes do, according to estimates. Here are just some of the more unusual causes of hearing loss to be aware of:
While these conditions are rare, it is important to be aware of these unusual causes of hearing loss.
Start protecting your hearing today by scheduling a hearing evaluation, and if you believe you have hearing loss or a condition that may be affecting your hearing, contact our office to schedule an appointment.
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