Related Diseases - Hearing Loss (Deafness) Types, Causes, Symptoms

Deafness Related Diseases & Conditions

Medical conditions are often related to other diseases and conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Deafness. These conditions may be a cause or symptom of Deafness or be a condition for which you may be at increased risk.

Vitiligo Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, cells that produce the...learn more »
In This Article
Vitiligo Article
- Vitiligo facts*
- What is vitiligo, and what causes it?
- Who is affected by vitiligo, and is vitiligo inherited?
- What are the symptoms and signs of vitiligo?
- Will the depigmented patches spread?
- How is vitiligo diagnosed?
- How can people cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of vitiligo?
- What treatment options are available for vitiligo?
- Medical therapies
- Surgical therapies
- Additional therapies
- What research is being done on vitiligo?
- Where can people find more information about vitiligo?
Vertigo Vertigo is a feeling of spinning movement, and at times accompanied by nausea and vomiting occur. Vertigo is most often...learn more »
In This Article
Vertigo Article
- Vertigo introduction
- What is vertigo?
- What are the causes of vertigo?
- What are the symptoms of vertigo?
- Who is vertigo diagnosed?
- How is vertigo treated?
- Can I treat vertigo at home, and can vertigo be prevented?
- Vertigo At A Glance
Mumps Mumps is an acute viral illness caused by the mumps virus. Symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness,...learn more »
In This Article
Mumps Article
- Mumps facts
- What is mumps?
- What is the history of mumps?
- What causes mumps? How is mumps transmitted?
- What are risk factors for contracting mumps?
- What are the signs and symptoms of mumps in children and adults?
- How is mumps diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for mumps in adults and in children?
- What are complications of mumps?
- Can mumps be prevented? Is there a vaccine for mumps?
- What is the prognosis of a mumps infection?
- Where can people find more information on mumps?
Paget's Disease Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. Symptoms of Paget's disease...learn more »
In This Article
Paget's Disease Article
- What is Paget's disease?
- What causes Paget's disease?
- What are Paget's disease symptoms?
- How is Paget's disease diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for Paget's disease?
- What is the prognosis for Paget's disease?
- Who discovered Paget's disease?
- Where can I find more information about Paget's disease?
- Paget's Disease At A Glance
Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis (toxo) is a parasitic infection that causes flulike symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle aches and pains that...learn more »
In This Article
Toxoplasmosis Article
- Toxoplasmosis facts
- What is toxoplasmosis?
- What is the cause of toxoplasmosis?
- What factors increase the risk of acquiring toxo?
- What are the usual symptoms of toxoplasmosis?
- Why do some people develop severe problems from toxo?
- Can toxoplasmosis develop into a more serious illness in babies?
- What is meant by a baby developing "a more severe case of toxo"?
- How is toxo diagnosed in the lab?
- How can toxoplasmosis be prevented?
- Am I able to keep my cat?
- Once infected with toxo, is my cat always able to spread the infection to me?
- What is the treatment for toxoplasmosis?
- What is the prognosis for toxoplasmosis?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure, including...learn more »
In This Article
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) Article
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in men facts
- What are STDs and how can their spread be prevented?
- Diseases associated with genital lesions
- Chancroid
- Genital herpes
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
- Syphilis
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Diseases associated with urethritis
- Urethritis
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Systemic STDs
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8)
- Ectoparasitic infections
Mitochondrial Disease Learn about mitochondrial disease, genetic disease in which include a group of neuromuscular diseases that are caused by damage...learn more »
In This Article
Mitochondrial Disease Article
- What is mitochondrial myopathies?
- Is there any treatment for mitochondrial disease?
- What is the prognosis for mitochondrial disease?
- What research is being done for mitochondrial disease?
- Organizations
Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Middle ear infection or inflammation (otitis media) is inflammation fo the middle ear. There are two types of otitis media, acute...learn more »
In This Article
Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Article
- Otitis media (ear infection or inflammation) facts
- What is otitis media?
- What are the symptoms of acute middle ear infection?
- "Are ear infections contagious?
- How common is acute otitis media?
- Why do young children tend to have middle ear infections or inflammation?
- How does the Eustachian tube change as a child gets older?
- What microorganisms cause otitis media?
- What is the relationship between bottlefeeding and middle ear infection or inflammation?
- What are the risk factors for acute middle ear infection or inflammation?
- How is otitis media diagnosed?
- How is acute middle ear infection or inflammation treated?
- Are there any home remedies for acute ear infection (otitis media)?
- What causes chronic middle ear infection or inflammation?
- What happens to the eardrum in chronic middle ear infection or inflammation?
- What happens to the eardrum if a hole develops in the eardrum?
- How is chronic middle ear infection or inflammation treated?
- What are the goals of otitis media surgery?
- What is serious middle ear infection or inflammation?
- What limitations are there on a child with middle ear infection or inflammation?
- Can otitis media (middle ear infection or inflammation) be prevented?
Meniere's Disease Meniere disease (idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops) is an inner ear disorder with symptoms that include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing...learn more »
In This Article
Meniere's Disease Article
- What is Meniere's disease?
- What causes Meniere's disease?
- What are the symptoms of Meniere's disease?
- How is Meniere's disease diagnosed?
- How can Meniere's disease be treated?
- Meniere's Disease At A Glance
Cauliflower Ear Cauliflower ear, or "Boxer's Ear" is caused by an injury to the ear, usually by blunt trauma from sports such as boxing,...learn more »
In This Article
Cauliflower Ear Article
- What is cauliflower ear?
- What causes cauliflower ear?
- What are the symptoms of cauliflower ear?
- What is the treatment for cauliflower ear?
- What is the prognosis for cauliflower ear?
- How can cauliflower ear be prevented?
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. Bruxism may be caused by stress or anxiety and often happens during sleep....learn more »
In This Article
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Article
- What causes people to grind their teeth?
- What are bruxism symptoms and signs?
- Why is teeth grinding harmful?
- What is the treatment for bruxism?
- Do children grind their teeth?
Ear Wax Ear was is a natural substance secreted by special glands in the skin on the outer part of the ear canal. It repels water, and...learn more »
In This Article
Ear Wax Article
- What is ear wax?
- What does ear wax look like?
- When should ear wax be removed?
- Is it OK to use Q-tips?
Usher Syndrome There are three types of Usher (Usher's) syndrome, the most common condition that affects both vision and hearing. The major...learn more »
In This Article
Usher Syndrome Article
- What is Usher syndrome?
- Who is affected by Usher syndrome?
- What causes Usher syndrome?
- What are the characteristics of the three types of Usher syndrome?
- How is Usher syndrome diagnosed?
- Is genetic testing for Usher syndrome available?
- How is Usher syndrome treated?
- What research is being conducted on Usher syndrome?
- What are some of the latest research findings?
Auditory Processing Disorder in Children Children with auditory processing disorders often do not recognize subtle differences between sounds in words, even though the...learn more »
In This Article
Auditory Processing Disorder in Children Article
- Introduction to auditory processing disorder
- What is auditory processing?
- What causes auditory processing difficulty?
- What are the symptoms of possible auditory processing difficulty?
- How is suspected auditory processing difficulty diagnosed in children?
- What current research is being conducted?
- What treatments are available for auditory processing difficulty?
Pendred Syndrome Pendred syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes hearing loss. Generally, the hearing loss is affected in early childhood....learn more »
In This Article
Pendred Syndrome Article
- What is Pendred syndrome?
- How does Pendred syndrome affect other parts of the body?
- What causes Pendred syndrome?
- How is Pendred syndrome diagnosed?
- How common is Pendred syndrome?
- Can Pendred syndrome be treated?
- What research is being conducted?
Canavan Disease Canavan disease is an inherited genetic disorder that typically causes death before 10 years of age. Signs and symptoms of the...learn more »
In This Article
Canavan Disease Article
- What is Canavan disease?
- What causes Canavan disease?
- What are the symptoms of Canavan disease?
- Is there any treatment for Canavan disease?
- What is the prognosis for Canavan disease?
- What research is being done on Canavan disease?
- For more information
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS, infantile acquired aphasia, acquired epileptic aphasia, or aphasia with convulsive disorder), a...learn more »
In This Article
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Article
- What is Landau-Kleffner syndrome?
- What are the signs of Landau-Kleffner syndrome?
- How common is Landau-Kleffner syndrome?
- What causes Landau-Kleffner syndrome?
- What is the outcome of Landau-Kleffner syndrome?
- What treatments are available?
- Where can I get more information?
Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Its Prevention Noise-induced hearing loss may be an acoustic trauma (temporary hearing loss), or permanent due to an acute acoustic trauma....learn more »
In This Article
Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Its Prevention Article
- What is the importance of noise-induced hearing loss?
- What are acoustic trauma and noise-induced hearing loss?
- How can a person tell if a noisy situation is dangerous to their hearing?
- How loud can a sound get before it affects hearing?
- Do the duration and closeness of exposure to loud noise relate to hearing damage?
- What factors increase a person's susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss?
- How else can noise affect a person?
- What are the regulations regarding on-the-job exposure to noise?
- How effective are hearing protection devices?
- What are the common problems with hearing protectors?
- Do hearing protectors prevent a person from communicating with others?
- How is hearing loss identified?
- What can be done to treat hearing loss?
Sign Language American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, complex language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements,...learn more »
In This Article
Sign Language Article
- What is American Sign Language?
- Is sign language the same around the globe?
- Where did American Sign Language originate?
- How does American Sign Language compare with spoken language?
- Why does American Sign Language become a first language for many deaf people?
- Why emphasize early sign language learning?
- What does recent research say about American Sign Language and other sign languages?
Campomelic Dysplasia Campomelic dysplasia is a rare inherited condition that may be life threatening. The condition affects the skeleton and...learn more »
In This Article
Campomelic Dysplasia Article
- What is campomelic dysplasia?
- How common is campomelic dysplasia?
- What genes are related to campomelic dysplasia?
- How do people inherit campomelic dysplasia?
- What other names do people use for campomelic dysplasia?