There are both congenital hearing disorders and acquired ones that arise as a result of various injuries, inflammatory processes, infections, and vascular disorders. In Israel, both medical and surgical methods are used to treat hearing disorders, depending on their pathogenesis.
Causes
Hearing disorders can occur due to hereditary factors, exogenous influences, or inflammatory processes. Hereditary factors are the main contributors to the development of hearing loss or deafness in children. Moreover, alongside hearing disorders, there are often issues with the functioning of other organs: eye diseases, skin conditions, and pathologies of the nervous and endocrine systems. Hereditary factors are significant if one of the parents suffers from the disease. The second most common cause of hearing organ dysfunction is maternal infectious diseases during the second half of pregnancy. Infectious diseases such as rubella, measles, herpes, and others are particularly dangerous for the hearing organ. Another cause is inflammatory processes in the middle ear (otitis media). As a result of the disease, hearing may be significantly reduced, but sometimes serious impairments occur.
Symptoms of Congenital and Acquired Hearing Disorders
The main symptoms are hearing impairments of varying degrees: from mild (hearing loss) to severe (complete loss of hearing). Another symptom may be the presence of foreign noises without external irritants.
Diagnosis of Congenital and Acquired Hearing Disorders in Israel
Diagnosis is based on studying the patient's history and complaints. A thorough examination of the patient is conducted, along with radiographic studies. To identify hearing impairments and their degree, comprehensive audiological testing is performed in Israel. For assessing hearing in children, a reflex response to sound method is used. The otoacoustic emission method allows for testing as early as the first days after birth while the baby is asleep.
Treatment of Congenital and Acquired Hearing Disorders in Israel
Otitis media is one of the common problems associated with hearing loss and more serious hearing disorders. In this case, treatment is aimed at addressing the underlying disease and preventing complications. Hearing restoration in Israel is achieved through physiotherapy, ventilation, and massage. These actions are aimed at removing effusion from the tympanic cavity. If these measures do not yield the desired effect, paracentesis with ventilation and secretion removal may be performed, or a puncture of the tympanic membrane with secretion removal may be conducted.