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Hearing loss

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A partial or total loss of the ability to hear that can affect one or both ears.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Neurologic problems

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Ear

Is Symptom of

Common cold
Condition
Earwax blockage
Condition
Swimmer's ear (outer ear canal infection)
Condition
Mental retardation
Condition
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Tadalafil
Soma compound
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Staxyn
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