What is otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone (ossicles) near the middle ear causing fusion or scarring that interferes with the transmission of vibration through the ossicles. This impairment results in conductive hearing loss.
How do members experience otosclerosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with otosclerosis*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for otosclerosis*
Who has otosclerosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 43 |