{"id":834,"date":"2022-11-18T19:18:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T00:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/?p=834"},"modified":"2022-11-18T19:18:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T00:18:23","slug":"what-is-congenital-hearing-loss-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/what-is-congenital-hearing-loss-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Congenital Hearing Loss &#038; How Is it Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congenital hearing loss is partial or total loss of hearing that is present at birth. In this post, we review the types, symptoms, causes and treatments for congenital hearing loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Congenital Hearing Loss<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Holding and placing Hearing aids\" src=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hearing-aids-care-audiologist-02-768x520.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding hearing aid next to the ear\" width=\"255\" height=\"172\" class=\"wp-image-837 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hearing-aids-care-audiologist-02-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hearing-aids-care-audiologist-02-2048x1387.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hearing-aids-care-audiologist-02-1536x1040.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>There are three types of congenital hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural and mixed.<\/p>\n<h3>Conductive Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<p>Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem with the outer or middle ear that prevents soundwaves from passing through. For example, it could be caused by a malformation of the outer ear or fluid trapped in the middle ear.<\/p>\n<h3>Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<p>Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by a problem with the sensory cells within the cochlea. These cells are responsible for converting sound impulses into electrical signals that travel to the brain to be interpreted as sound.<\/p>\n<h3>Mixed Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<p>Mixed hearing loss is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Symptoms of Congenital Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<p>If your newborn has hearing loss, you won\u2019t know unless they undergo a newborn hearing screening. These are quick and painless, and can even be conducted while your baby is sleeping.<\/p>\n<p>Once your baby gets a little older, you may notice symptoms such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not responding to their name<\/li>\n<li>Not responding to startling sounds<\/li>\n<li>Delayed language skills<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral problems at <a href=\"https:\/\/destateparks.com\/GoPlay\/CanDoPlayground\">Can-Do Playground<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Listening to the TV at high volume<\/li>\n<li>Earache<\/li>\n<li>Fluid drainage from the ear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Causes of Congenital Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Congenital hearing loss may be genetic or environmental.<\/p>\n<h3>Genetic Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, \u201cGenes are responsible for hearing loss among 50% to 60% of children with hearing loss.\u201d In fact, more than 180 deafness genes have been noted and studied.<\/p>\n<h3>Environmental Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<p>Environmental hearing loss may be caused by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Viral infections, like cytomegalovirus, rubella, herpes and Zika<\/li>\n<li>Parasitic infections, like toxoplasmosis<\/li>\n<li>Bacterial infections, like syphilis<\/li>\n<li>Use of alcohol and opioids during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Birth factors, like premature birth, low birth weight and birth injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment for Congenital Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Mild to severe hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, which work by amplifying sounds to a level the damaged ear can detect.<\/p>\n<p>Severe to profound hearing loss may be treated with cochlear implants, which bypass the damaged parts of the ear. Many children with severe to profound hearing loss also learn sign language.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Wilmington Audiology Services<\/span> today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/questions-to-ask-your-audiologist-to-better-understand-your-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Questions to Ask Your Audiologist to Better Understand Your Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/auditory-training-and-hearing-aids-working-together-to-improve-communication\/\" class=\"related-post\">Auditory Training and Hearing Aids: Working Together To Improve Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wilmingtonaudiology.com\/thriving-socially-with-age-related-hearing-loss-tips-to-stay-connected\/\" class=\"related-post\">Thriving Socially with Age-Related Hearing Loss: Tips to Stay Connected<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congenital hearing loss is partial or total loss of hearing that is present at birth. In this post, we review the types, symptoms, causes and treatments for congenital hearing loss. Types of Congenital Hearing Loss There are three types of congenital hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural and mixed. 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