Can ear infection cause partial hearing loss?

donnamarie · Newbie Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 2

Hi there. My mother has partial hearing loss. As far as I know there are many causes of this disease. My question is can ear infection cause partial hearing loss ( I had one recently and right now I am worried about that possibility)? If yes, which one is most common?

shalna · Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 2

Doctors agreed that infection can be cause of hearing loss. Middle ear fluid, which builds up behind the ear drum, is a sign of ear infections. Because it can damage hearing, doctors suggests examines from preschool period. It is known that the fluid is a breeding ground for bacteria that attacks ear and those cases; middle ear fluid is a result of the infection.

Can ear infection cause partial hearing loss?

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