Also known as: Otospongiosis and Stapedectomy - Hearing loss may
occur slowly at first but continue to get worse. - You may hear
better in noisy environments that quiet ones. - Ringing in the
ears (tinnitus) may also occur. - Do not blow your nose for 1
week after surgery. - Avoid people with respiratory or other
infections. - Avoid bending, lifting, or straining, which may
cause dizziness. - Avoid loud noises or sudden pressure changes
such as scuba diving, flying, or driving in the mountains until
healed. - Complete deafness - Nerve damage - Infection,
dizziness, pain, or blood clot in the ear after surgery
Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that
causes hearing loss. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The
cause of otosclerosis is unknown. However, there is some
evidence that it may be passed down through families. People who
have otosclerosis have an abnormal sponge-like bone growing in
the middle ear. This growth prevents the ear from vibrating in
response to sound waves. Such vibra