​Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a disorder of the ear, whereby bones of the middle ear grow abnormally. These bones help transmit sound waves as vibrations into the middle ear. Due to abnormal growth and remodelling of these bones, the bones of the middle ear get intertwined into an immovable mass, hence becoming unable to vibrate and not being able to transmit sound as well as they could if they were flexible. This leads to hearing impairment.

Having a family history of otosclerosis makes you more prone to developing this disorder. The exact cause of this disorder is not definite, though it could be linked to a history of viral infections, such as measles. It is more common in young adults and women show a higher incidence of this disorder than men, with the disorder being more progressive with pregnancy. Otosclerosis may affect one or both ears.

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