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    Middle Ear Infections

    Any infection of the middle ear is referred to as otitis media. There are three types of this infection: otitis media with effusion, chronic suppurative otitis media and acute otitis media. Bacteria usually cause acute otitis media but viruses may also be involved. Symptoms are the sudden onset of an... Read: Middle Ear Infections Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Infections of the Ear

    The ear is prone to many infections that can become very serious if left untreated. Infections can be caused by a bacterium or a virus. Some infections may be the result of both. Labyrinthitis is an inflammation and infection of the labyrinth. The labyrinth are passages in the inner ear... Read: Infections of the Ear Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    All Types of Hearing Aids

    The kind of hearing aid that will best suit your requirements will depend on the type of hearing loss you have and on its severity. People with conductive hearing loss need only amplification and have more choices in instruments. Acquiring a hearing aid for a person with sensorineural hearing loss is... Read: All Types of Hearing Aids Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Types of Hearing Loss

    There are two main types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is commonly referred to as nerve deafness. It occurs when the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, the auditory nerve or the brain are damaged. A sensorineural hearing loss is permanent. Conductive... Read: Types of Hearing Loss Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Growths Affecting the Ear

    In order for you to hear, the ear has to process incoming sound waves from the air. To do this, it transforms the sound waves into electrical impulses that are relayed to the brain. The eighth cranial nerve connects the inner ear to the brain. Sometimes a benign tumor forms... Read: Growths Affecting the Ear Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Barotrauma - an Ear Problem

    Your ears are not only the organs through which you hear but they also assist you in maintaining your balance. However, they are also subject to various health problems. There is a small tube called the eustachian tube that connects the back of your nose to your ears. The purpose... Read: Barotrauma - an Ear Problem Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Some Causes of Hepatitis

    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. When the hepatitis occurs abruptly with severe symptoms it is referred to as acute hepatitis. There are numerous causes of hepatitis. Probably the most well known but not the most common cause is alcohol abuse. However, there are also many drugs that have... Read: Some Causes of Hepatitis Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Painful Heartburn and Indigestion

    When food is swallowed, it enters a foot long tube that connects your throat to your stomach. This is called the esophagus. A ring of muscles known as the lower esophagal sphincter is located at the bottom of the esophagus. The food travels down the esophagus to the esophagal sphincter,... Read: Painful Heartburn and Indigestion Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Stomach Ulcer Problems

    There are many people who suffer and have suffered from recurring ulcers. In the past the only available treatment was acid-reducing treatment and patients often had to take these for many years. At that time, the medical profession never associated ulcers with bacteria, as the acid environment of the stomach... Read: Stomach Ulcer Problems Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 13/11/2009 | Health

    Types of Baldness

    All of one's body hair is involved in a cycle of growth, shedding and regrowth. Hair is composed of keratin, the same substance from which our fingernails are made. It grows from a follicle located in the second layer of the skin called the dermis. Following active growth, the follicle... Read: Types of Baldness Read

    By: Brenda Williams | 12/11/2009 | Health
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