Sensorineural Hearing Loss Symptoms & Causes

In-Depth

This type of hearing loss can happen at birth (congenital), or become acquired over time.

Congenital:

• infection by the mother with toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes, or syphilis
• genetic factors and syndromes your child has at birth
• low birthweight
• hereditary - in the family

Acquired:

• loud noise exposure
• trauma
• infections
• damage from certain medications that can be harmful to the ears