Otosclerosis: Otosclerosis, also known as middle-inner ear calcification, is one of the common causes of hearing loss. Otosclerosis, known as calcification of the inner ear, is one of the common causes of hearing loss. It is known that the disease begins without fully revealing itself. The first symptoms of this disease, especially beginning in infancy, manifest themselves only at a young age. Its appearance is noticed at this age by hearing a buzzing in the ears. The probability of its occurrence in men is less than in women. Early detection is very important to prevent hearing loss. Unfortunately, many patients turn to a specialist doctor when they are very close to hearing loss. However, it is a disease that can be cured with early detection and treatment.
In otosclerosis, there is a solidification as a result of structural calcification in the wall adjacent to the stirrup bone located in the ear. This solidification means a restriction of movement in the stirrup bone. As a result, the sound waves reaching our ear are not transmitted to the inner ear fluid at a sufficient level. A type of hearing loss called conduction type occurs.In order to diagnose the disease, many examinations are performed on the patient. But it is known that this disease is not revealed during the otoscope examination. Because the accumulation of secretions that are visible to the eye cannot be detected with this type of examination. But as a result of measuring hearing, it becomes clear that the conductors in the ear do not perform their task literally. Thus, the treatment process is started.There are many causes of the disease. But among the most well-known causes is the inner ear, which is caused by malnutrition, unable to complete dec development. As a result of the inability of the inner ear to complete its development, an abnormal structure is formed. The ear bones begin to no longer be able to perform their former function. Whit this, hearing loss occurs.
In the treatment of otosclerosis, the stirrup (stapes) bone, whose movement is restricted by “Stapedectomy” surgery, is removed and replaced with a prosthesis that will transmit sound waves to the inner ear. It is important to intervene in a timely manner so that complete hearing loss does not occur. Thanks to the stapedectomy operation, patients recover in a short period of time. the patient completely recovers and continues his daily life. All the symptoms that the patient complains about are eliminated. After surgery, dizziness may occur for the first few days. But the patient can immediately return to his daily life.
