{"id":1061,"date":"2019-06-05T01:41:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T05:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drathavale.fm1.dev\/ear\/otosclerosis\/"},"modified":"2020-07-23T18:10:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T22:10:43","slug":"otosclerosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/ear-hearing\/ear\/otosclerosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Otosclerosis in Cartersville, Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Otosclerosis\nis an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. It\ntypically begins in the early 20s, and is the leading cause of middle ear\nhearing loss in young adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&nbsp;Causes&nbsp;Otosclerosis?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-510566859-768x629.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-510566859-768x629.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drathavale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-510566859-1280x1048.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/drathavale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-510566859.jpg 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact cause of otosclerosis is not\nknown, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from parent to child.\nMiddle-aged Caucasian women are most at risk, and&nbsp;hormonal\nchanges seem to&nbsp;be a contributing factor including&nbsp;pregnancy&nbsp;and menopause. This bone\ngrowth usually occurs around the stapes bone in the middle ear, preventing it\nfrom moving freely, essential to proper hearing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the&nbsp;Symptoms&nbsp;of\nOtosclerosis?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gradually worsening hearing loss is\nthe primary symptom of otosclerosis. It may begin with an inability to hear\nlow-pitched sounds or whispers. Other symptoms may include vertigo or dizziness\nand tinnitus (ringing in the ears).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Otosclerosis Treated?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of otosclerosis are&nbsp;like&nbsp;those\nof other conditions, so a&nbsp;thorough&nbsp;examination by an otolaryngologist is essential\nin ruling out other problems and diagnosing the disease. A hearing test will\nusually show signs of conductive hearing loss in the lower frequency tones, a\nhallmark of otosclerosis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild cases of otosclerosis can be\ncorrected with a hearing aid designed to amplify sounds. Orally ingested sodium\nfluoride has been shown to slow the progression of the disease, and may be an\noption.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are inherent risks in any surgery, but left untreated, otosclerosis will only get worse. Speak to your doctor about the best treatment options for your hearing loss.\u00a0To see our other ear services, <a href=\"https:\/\/drathavale.com\/ear-hearing\/ear\/\">click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Sanjay Athavale, MD<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+17702176224\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(770) 217-6224<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. It typically begins in the early 20s, and is the leading cause of middle ear hearing loss in young adults.&nbsp;&nbsp; What&nbsp;Causes&nbsp;Otosclerosis?&nbsp; The exact cause of otosclerosis is not known, but evidence suggests a genetic link passed down from parent to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1045,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":"","footnotes":""},"service_tags":[],"class_list":["post-1061","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Otosclerosis | Sanjay Athavale, MD | ENT of Georgia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle of the ear that causes hearing loss. 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