Hearing Loss

People often complain that they would be able to hear just fine if it weren’t for the incessant ringing in their ears. Actually, it’s the other way around. Hearing loss is typically the underlying cause of tinnitus. When the cells in the inner ear (cochlea) are damaged, hearing loss occurs. Hearing loss can be caused […]

Hearing loss is very common. It is estimated that one in every five people have it. Many people consider hearing loss normal with age and do not feel it is necessary to have it evaluated. Although hearing loss may be due to a benign cause, it may be the symptom of a medical disorder. For