Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear. It usually only affects one ear but can produce a number of unpleasant symptoms, including vertigo (dizziness) and hearing loss, which can have a significant impact on overall quality of life. The exact cause of Meniere’s disease is not fully understood, but it is…
What is Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sense of hearing enables us to communicate, work, and socialize. It also gives us awareness of our surroundings and allows us to detect potential dangers. A gradual loss of hearing in both ears is a natural part of aging for many over the age of 60, however, a rapid loss of hearing in people between…
How to Detect Whether You Have a Pollen Allergy
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7.3% of adults in the United States have hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Hay fever causes signs and symptoms similar to a cold, like a runny nose and sneezing, but it’s actually triggered by allergens like pollen. Before you can adequately equip yourself for…
What Is Hyperparathyroidism?
If you have nausea, a loss of appetite, and bone and joint pain that’s recurring, you may have hyperparathyroidism. When left unaddressed, you may develop osteoporosis, or even worse, heart disease. Fortunately, if you seek medical attention, you have treatment options available. Definition You have four parathyroid glands at the body of the neck. They’re…
What is the First Sign of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is often called the invisible condition because of its gradual progression. Unlike other health conditions that cause pain or obvious setbacks (such as loss of vision or osteoporosis), hearing loss is not painful, usually occurs over time, and doesn’t really present any major setbacks outside of inconvenience or embarrassment. In fact, most people…