Signs and Causes of Hearing Loss

  • They have frequent ear infections.

  • They have difficulty locating sounds.

  • They are not startled by loud sounds.

  • They daydream and withdraw in social situations.

  • Their ability to produce and understand spoken language is delayed for their age.

  • When they babble, it sounds monotonous, and no progress is being made.

Causes of Hearing Loss

The exact cause of a child’s hearing loss can be difficult to pinpoint. It can be due to genes passed down from the parents; an infection the mother contracted while pregnant; or treatments used to save the life of a very sick baby.

Hearing loss can also occur along with other problems present at birth with the eyes, heart, kidneys etc. Hearing loss cannot be attributed to types of foods, falls, or most illnesses during pregnancy. Often the cause of a child’s hearing loss is unknown.

Your doctor will be able to provide more information on this subject.

Source: http://www.oticonusa.com/parents-and-kids/facts/hearing-loss/signs-and-causes-of-hearing-loss.aspx

Model of the Ear
Model of the Ear