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What organ is involved in otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. Symptoms: Hearing loss may occur slowly at first but continue to get worse. You may hear better in noisy environments that quiet ones.
What is cochlea damage?
Cochlear damage refers to injury or impairment to the cochlea, the spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. This damage can result in hearing loss or problems with auditory processing. Causes of cochlear damage may include exposure to loud noise, aging, infections, or genetic factors.
What causes the shock like feeling when you touch your elbow?
Yes. Behind medial epicondyl of humerus, there is ulnar nerve. If you press it you get shock like feeling in your outer fingers. This happens because muscles supplied by this nerve are stimulated by your action.
What happens as you get older when the small bones get joined together?
This is called auditory ossical fusion or fixation and it causes conductive deafness. It is usually treated by installing a hearing aide.
What is immobility of the footplate of the stapes called?
Immobility of the footplate of the stapes is called otosclerosis. It is a condition where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes the stapes bone to become fixed or immobile, leading to hearing loss. Treatment options can include surgery to replace the stapes bone or hearing aids.
