2023-10-29 15:55:21
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Some people wonder regarding the effect of high harmful cholesterol in the blood on the health of the ears, because there is a common belief that it leads to permanent hearing loss.
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In the following lines, Al-Consulto reviews the effect of high cholesterol on the ear, according to the Times of India website.
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The effect of high cholesterol on the ear
High harmful cholesterol in the blood is considered one of the diseases that negatively affects the health of the ears, as some people with it experience a gradual loss of their sense of hearing.
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Hearing loss occurs in patients with cholesterol, when fatty plaques accumulate in the blood vessels feeding the inner ear, leading to a decrease or cessation of the flow of oxygenated blood to it.
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Cholesterol patients can indicate hearing loss through the following symptoms:
– Asking others to repeat themselves.
– Difficulty following conversations that involve more than two people.
– Believing that others whisper words.
– Inability to hear others in noisy places.
– Speaking out loud.
– Turn up the TV or radio loudly for others.
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Hearing loss caused by high cholesterol may be accompanied by:
– Ear pain.
– Tinnitus.
– Dizziness.
Please note that if a cholesterol patient does not quickly consult a doctor to determine the appropriate treatment for hearing loss, his condition may develop into deafness.
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