Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Causes

Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Autoimmune disorders like Guillain-Barré syndrome and CIDP can affect sensory nerves, causing hearing loss.

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Viral infections like herpes zoster or bacterial ones like Lyme disease can damage sensory nerves, affecting hearing.

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Certain toxins, like heavy metals or specific chemicals, can damage sensory nerves, leading to hearing loss.

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Reduced blood flow to sensory nerves, seen in conditions like vasculitis or diabetic neuropathy, can cause hearing loss.

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Physical injuries or surgeries near nerves can result in sensory loss, including hearing impairment.

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