2006-09-07 05:07:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Another issue I can relate to. My father was almost totally deaf before he died, and his family history went back several generations.
My two brothers are also having this problem, and in the past two years my hearing in my left ear has gotten much worse. I seem to have trouble hearing certain tones, which is exactly the problem my father had early on.
My point is that when you have a family history of this, there really does not seem to be much you can do. At least that is what the last hearing doctor I talked to told me. He did say to be sure and avoid noises such as loud music or machinery. His only good advice was to remember to take care of the 'whole body' and aside from that, fate would run its course.
I wish I could offer you something that sounded more optimistic, but I really don't know what else to say. With any luck maybe you will not suffer with this, at least not an extreme version of it, hopefully.
2006-09-08 08:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by JC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe consult with a hearing loss researcher. Also try to figure out what caused the hearing loss.
There is a lot of nutritional advice when it comes to preserving eyesight and memory but nothing much when it comes to preserving hearing.
It would be interesting to know if hearing loss comes with old age or use.
2006-09-07 12:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your hearing checked regulary, talk with your hearing specialist about your pfmh(past family medical history). He can probably talk to you about possible preventives you can do...I really dont think you can do anything about it, but it's at least worth the try to find out...Good Luck.
2006-09-07 13:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by scorpiochick668 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? WHAT??
2006-09-07 12:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by buldawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋