What is Otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is a bone disease affecting the area around the inner ear, leading to hearing loss when abnormal bone forms around the stapes. This reduces the sound reaching the inner ear, causing conductive hearing loss. Less commonly, otosclerosis can interfere with the inner ear’s nerve cells, affecting nerve signal production and resulting in sensorineural hearing loss. Dr. Sperling, an Otosclerosis doctor in NYC, can help you get the treatment you need.
Symptoms of Otosclerosis
Gradual loss of hearing in one or both ears.
Tinnitus, or ringing or pulsating sound in the ear.
Dizziness or balance problems.
Who Gets Otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis often runs in families, with about half of those affected having a genetic link. The risk is 25% if one parent has it and 50% if both parents have it. Women, particularly Caucasians, are at higher risk, with around 10% developing the condition. It’s less common in Japanese and South American people and rare in African Americans. Symptoms typically begin in the 20s and worsen in the 30s. Top Otosclerosis doctor in NYC, Neil Sperling, can guide you towards a better life with expert treatment.
