2007-01-17 12:35:18 · 4 answers · asked by crayon43 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Viral or bacterial infections can cause hearing loss when the infection is in the face near the ear or near nerves and vascular structures that supply the ear. If the infection spreads to the ear or reaches a nerve that inervates the ear it can cause hearing loss. In addition, any swelling and inflamtion due to the infection can cause compression to the nerves and vascular structures resulting in hearing loss.
2007-01-17 12:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by j14ws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untreated infections can lead to perforation, damage and scarring of the eardrum. If the eardrum cannot vibrate correctly, hearing can be impaired. Repeat infections can lead to a mass of scar tissue, called a cholesteatoma. This can spread beyond the eardrum if there are a great number of repeated/untreated ear infections. This in turn, if untreated, can damage the tiny bones of the middle ear which are important for proper hearing. Surgery will be required if the middle ear is in this condition
2007-01-17 22:03:25 · answer #2 · answered by Aspasia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through a very high fever that destroys the otic nerve. I lost my hearing on the right side as a consequence of high fever caused by measles
2007-01-17 20:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...not sure which one though..
2007-01-17 20:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋