Definition:
Otosclerosis is defined as a genetically-mediated metabolic bone disoder that primarily affects the otic capsule and the ossicles. The mode of inheritance of this disease is autosomal dominant, and more women are prone to be a victim of this disease than men.
Otosclerosis is largely associated with hearing loss that typically develops during the third decade of the patient's life.
Diagnosis:
The primary medical tool used to diagnose this disease is through the use of tuning forks to effectively reveal conductive hearing loss. The wenber test may also be perform as well as some thorough physical examination.
Treatment:
Treatment takes a number of forms and vary from one patient to another. Among the popular medications include sodium fluoride. To manage the progressive loss of hearing, amplification is often the remedy in forms of hearing aids and other hearing devices.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms include hearing loss and tinnitus. The loss of hearing is progressive in nature but the rate greatly varies. This medical condition may also accompany dizziness and disequilibrium.
Causes:
This medical condition is mainly brought about by a autosomal dominant disorder, which means the mutated gene is passed on from the parent to the child.
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